Emergency Nursing Orientation 3.0: Endocrine
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Which assessment finding differentiates hyperosmolar
hyperglycemic state from diabetic ketoacidosis?
A. Presence of ketones
B. History of juvenile diabetes
C. Dehydration
D. Hypoglycemia (blood glucose level below 80 mg/dL)
before the hyperglycemic episode - Answer-A. Presence
of ketones
When managing diabetic ketoacidosis, which intervention
is appropriate?
A. Correct hyperglycemia with a continuous infusion of
regular insulin (Humulin R).
B. Provide aggressive fluid resuscitation until the volume
deficit is replaced.
C. Treat acidosis by administering sodium bicarbonate.
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D. Prevent hypoglycemia by switching from intravenous
fluids to dextrose-containing fluids after the blood glucose
level reaches 100 mg/dL. - Answer-A. Correct
hyperglycemia with a continuous infusion of regular insulin
(Humulin R).
Which complication is associated with prolonged exposure
to elevated glucocorticoid levels?
A. Hypotension
B. Weight loss
C. Hypoglycemia
D. Osteoporosis - Answer-D. Osteoporosis
Which signs and symptoms are consistent with
pheochromocytoma?
A. Hypertension, hypoglycemia, flat affect, and emotional
lability
B. Hypertension, headache, irregular heart rate, and
diaphoresis
C. Hypotension, hypoglycemia, diarrhea, and lethargy
D. Hypotension, hyperglycemia, constipation, and
irritability - Answer-B. Hypertension, headache, irregular
heart rate, and diaphoresis
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Which assessment finding is likely in a patient with
hypothyroidism?
A. Fever
B. Tachycardia
C. Diarrhea
D. Pronounced fatigue - Answer-D. Pronounced fatigue
Which abnormality is associated with acute adrenal
insufficiency?
A. Hypernatremia
B. Hypokalemia
C. Hypoglycemia
D. Hypocalcemia - Answer-C. Hypoglycemia
Which finding is not consistent with thyroid storm?
A. Hyperthermia
B. Agitation
C. Tremors
D. Bradydysrhythmias - Answer-D. Bradydysrhythmias