NR 325 Adult Health 2 Exam 1
WITH ANSWERS
The nurse is caring for a client with fluid volume deficit.
Which hormone is most likely affecting fluid balance? -
CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
The nurse is caring for a client with extreme tachycardia,
diarrhea, weight loss, hypertension, and intolerance to
heat. Which hormone is most likely affecting the client's
metabolic rate? - CORRECT ANSWERS
✔✔Triiodothyronine (T3)
The nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed an MRI
with contrast to evaluate the pituitary gland. Which lab
value must the nurse review before testing can occur? -
CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Creatinine level
Jodie's history reveals that she had a total thyroidectomy
3 months ago and is taking levothyroxine. Which serum
electrolyte should be monitored closely following total
thyroidectomy? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Calcium
Which prescriptions should the nurse anticipate in Jodie's
treatment plan following total thyroidectomy? - CORRECT
,ANSWERS ✔✔Closely monitoring the thyroid-stimulating
hormone level
Initiating fall prevention strategies
Increasing levothyroxine dosage
Which laboratory results does the nurse anticipate when
caring for a client with diabetes insipidus? - CORRECT
ANSWERS ✔✔Hypernatremia
Increased blood osmolality
A water deprivation test is often used to diagnose
diabetes insipidus. Which assessment finding would
indicate a complication related to testing? - CORRECT
ANSWERS ✔✔Tachycardia
Which laboratory results support a diagnosis of primary
hyperthyroidism? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Low thyroid-
stimulating hormone, high thyroxine (T4) levels
Which are risk factors for developing hyperthyroidism? -
CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Toxic nodular goiter
Female gender
Excessive iodine intake
Thyroid Cancer
, Pituitary tumors
Throiditis
Which are clinical manifestations expected in
hyperthyroidism? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Diarrhea
Palpitations
Tremors
Rapid speech
Bulging eyes(Exophthalmos)
Heat intolerance
High metabolism
weight loss, increased appetite
Goiter
hyperthyroidism is at risk for developing - CORRECT
ANSWERS ✔✔respiratory alkalosis due to
hyperventilation
The healthcare provider prescribes methimazole, and the
nurse prepares discharge teaching. Which statements
made by the client indicate an understanding of
teaching? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔"I should use
caution around sharp objects and use an electric razor to
shave my legs."
WITH ANSWERS
The nurse is caring for a client with fluid volume deficit.
Which hormone is most likely affecting fluid balance? -
CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
The nurse is caring for a client with extreme tachycardia,
diarrhea, weight loss, hypertension, and intolerance to
heat. Which hormone is most likely affecting the client's
metabolic rate? - CORRECT ANSWERS
✔✔Triiodothyronine (T3)
The nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed an MRI
with contrast to evaluate the pituitary gland. Which lab
value must the nurse review before testing can occur? -
CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Creatinine level
Jodie's history reveals that she had a total thyroidectomy
3 months ago and is taking levothyroxine. Which serum
electrolyte should be monitored closely following total
thyroidectomy? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Calcium
Which prescriptions should the nurse anticipate in Jodie's
treatment plan following total thyroidectomy? - CORRECT
,ANSWERS ✔✔Closely monitoring the thyroid-stimulating
hormone level
Initiating fall prevention strategies
Increasing levothyroxine dosage
Which laboratory results does the nurse anticipate when
caring for a client with diabetes insipidus? - CORRECT
ANSWERS ✔✔Hypernatremia
Increased blood osmolality
A water deprivation test is often used to diagnose
diabetes insipidus. Which assessment finding would
indicate a complication related to testing? - CORRECT
ANSWERS ✔✔Tachycardia
Which laboratory results support a diagnosis of primary
hyperthyroidism? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Low thyroid-
stimulating hormone, high thyroxine (T4) levels
Which are risk factors for developing hyperthyroidism? -
CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Toxic nodular goiter
Female gender
Excessive iodine intake
Thyroid Cancer
, Pituitary tumors
Throiditis
Which are clinical manifestations expected in
hyperthyroidism? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Diarrhea
Palpitations
Tremors
Rapid speech
Bulging eyes(Exophthalmos)
Heat intolerance
High metabolism
weight loss, increased appetite
Goiter
hyperthyroidism is at risk for developing - CORRECT
ANSWERS ✔✔respiratory alkalosis due to
hyperventilation
The healthcare provider prescribes methimazole, and the
nurse prepares discharge teaching. Which statements
made by the client indicate an understanding of
teaching? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔"I should use
caution around sharp objects and use an electric razor to
shave my legs."
