NUR 209 Exam – Questions & A+ Answers
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Intake of which nutrients directly a. Protein and iodine
impacts thyroid hormone production?
The production of thyroid hormone is dependent on
a. Protein and iodine the intake of protein and iodine.
b. Fats and vitamins
c. Carbohydrates and minerals
d. Sodium and potassium
Which hormone acts on bone to d. Parathormone
release calcium into the blood?
Parathormone, or parathyroid hormone, is produced
a. Thyroxine (T4) and secreted by the parathyroid glands. Low calcium
b. Thyrocalcitonin levels will stimulate release of parathormone, which
c. Triiodothyronine (T3) increases the plasma level of calcium. Parathormone
d. Parathormone acts on the renal tubules to increase the excretion of
phosphorus in the urine and to stimulate the
reabsorption of calcium. Parathormone also acts on
bone, causing the release of calcium from the bone
into the bloodstream.
Which gland secretes epinephrine and d. Adrenal medulla
norepinephrine?
The adrenal medulla secretes epinephrine and
a. Thyroid norepinephrine.
b. Pituitary
c. Pancreas
d. Adrenal medulla
,Where in the body are a. Adrenal cortex
mineralocorticoids and
glucocorticoids produced? Mineralocorticoids and glucocorticoids are the
products of the adrenal cortex.
a. Adrenal cortex
b. Adrenal medulla
c. Pancreas
d. Hypothalamus
Which gland secretes androgenic a. Adrenal cortex
hormones?
The adrenal cortex secretes the androgenic
a. Adrenal cortex hormones.
b. Hypothalamus
c. Pancreas
d. Pituitary
Which action describes a function of a. Conserve water
aldosterone?
Aldosterone is classified as a mineralocorticoid. It
a. Conserve water promotes conservation of water by acting on the
b. Excrete sodium kidneys to retain sodium in exchange for potassium,
c. Constrict blood vessels which is excreted in the urine.
d. Excrete phosphorus
Which corticoid counteracts the b. Cortisol
inflammatory response?
Cortisol is the corticoid that counteracts the
a. Thyroxine inflammatory process. Thyroxine is secreted by the
b. Cortisol thyroid gland. Insulin is secreted by the beta cells of
c. Insulin the pancreas. It is responsible for regulation of blood
d. Norepinephrine glucose levels. Norepinephrine is secreted by the
adrenal medulla in response to stimulation from the
sympathetic nervous system. It functions as a pressor
(causing blood vessel constriction) hormone to
maintain blood pressure.
,Which gland is the only gland that is c. Pancreas
both an endocrine gland and an
exocrine gland? The pancreas acts as an endocrine gland, secreting
insulin directly into the bloodstream, and an exocrine
a. Thyroid gland, secreting digestive enzymes through ducts.
b. Hypothalamus
c. Pancreas
d. Parathyroid
Which statement accurately describes a. Endocrine glands release secretions directly into
endocrine glands? the bloodstream.
a. Endocrine glands release secretions Endocrine glands secrete directly into the
directly into the bloodstream. bloodstream, whereas exocrine glands secrete via a
b. Endocrine glands release duct.
secretions via a duct into the
bloodstream.
c. Endocrine glands hold secretions in
a reservoir until needed.
d. Endocrine glands can produce
constantly for body needs.
, The nurse is caring for a patient who d. "Since luteinizing hormone stimulates ovulation
has been experiencing infertility. and progesterone production, low levels could
Which statement indicates that the cause infertility."
patient understands the impact of
inadequate luteinizing hormone (LH) LH is produced by the anterior pituitary gland. It
levels? targets the ovaries. LH stimulates ovulation and
production of progesterone. LH does not affect
a. "Since luteinizing hormone maintenance of secondary sex characteristics, fluid
maintains my secondary sex retention, or menstrual cycle regularity.
characteristics, low levels explain my
small breasts."
b. "Low levels of luteinizing hormone
cause the swelling I experience
during my menstrual cycle."
c. "Low levels of luteinizing hormone
cause my menstrual cycle
irregularities."
d. "Since luteinizing hormone
stimulates ovulation and progesterone
production, low levels could cause
infertility."
The nurse is caring for an 80-year-old b. Type 2 diabetes
patient with a history of type 2
diabetes and hypothyroidism. The The fructosamine assay is a diagnostic test used to
physician wants to evaluate the assess the degree of diabetic control of blood sugar
patient's blood glucose levels and over the preceding 2- to 3-week period. The
orders a fructosamine assay. Which fructosamine assay is a better tool for the older adult
factor best explains why the physician as it is less influenced by age. The fructosamine assay
chose this laboratory test instead a is not specific to type 1or type 2 diabetes. Its
glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) accuracy is not affected by hypothyroidism. While
test? the fructosamine assay is simpler and cheaper than
an HbA1c test, the accuracy of results for this patient
a. The patient's age takes priority.
b. Type 2 diabetes
c. Hypothyroidism
d. The tests' costs
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Terms in this set (119)
Intake of which nutrients directly a. Protein and iodine
impacts thyroid hormone production?
The production of thyroid hormone is dependent on
a. Protein and iodine the intake of protein and iodine.
b. Fats and vitamins
c. Carbohydrates and minerals
d. Sodium and potassium
Which hormone acts on bone to d. Parathormone
release calcium into the blood?
Parathormone, or parathyroid hormone, is produced
a. Thyroxine (T4) and secreted by the parathyroid glands. Low calcium
b. Thyrocalcitonin levels will stimulate release of parathormone, which
c. Triiodothyronine (T3) increases the plasma level of calcium. Parathormone
d. Parathormone acts on the renal tubules to increase the excretion of
phosphorus in the urine and to stimulate the
reabsorption of calcium. Parathormone also acts on
bone, causing the release of calcium from the bone
into the bloodstream.
Which gland secretes epinephrine and d. Adrenal medulla
norepinephrine?
The adrenal medulla secretes epinephrine and
a. Thyroid norepinephrine.
b. Pituitary
c. Pancreas
d. Adrenal medulla
,Where in the body are a. Adrenal cortex
mineralocorticoids and
glucocorticoids produced? Mineralocorticoids and glucocorticoids are the
products of the adrenal cortex.
a. Adrenal cortex
b. Adrenal medulla
c. Pancreas
d. Hypothalamus
Which gland secretes androgenic a. Adrenal cortex
hormones?
The adrenal cortex secretes the androgenic
a. Adrenal cortex hormones.
b. Hypothalamus
c. Pancreas
d. Pituitary
Which action describes a function of a. Conserve water
aldosterone?
Aldosterone is classified as a mineralocorticoid. It
a. Conserve water promotes conservation of water by acting on the
b. Excrete sodium kidneys to retain sodium in exchange for potassium,
c. Constrict blood vessels which is excreted in the urine.
d. Excrete phosphorus
Which corticoid counteracts the b. Cortisol
inflammatory response?
Cortisol is the corticoid that counteracts the
a. Thyroxine inflammatory process. Thyroxine is secreted by the
b. Cortisol thyroid gland. Insulin is secreted by the beta cells of
c. Insulin the pancreas. It is responsible for regulation of blood
d. Norepinephrine glucose levels. Norepinephrine is secreted by the
adrenal medulla in response to stimulation from the
sympathetic nervous system. It functions as a pressor
(causing blood vessel constriction) hormone to
maintain blood pressure.
,Which gland is the only gland that is c. Pancreas
both an endocrine gland and an
exocrine gland? The pancreas acts as an endocrine gland, secreting
insulin directly into the bloodstream, and an exocrine
a. Thyroid gland, secreting digestive enzymes through ducts.
b. Hypothalamus
c. Pancreas
d. Parathyroid
Which statement accurately describes a. Endocrine glands release secretions directly into
endocrine glands? the bloodstream.
a. Endocrine glands release secretions Endocrine glands secrete directly into the
directly into the bloodstream. bloodstream, whereas exocrine glands secrete via a
b. Endocrine glands release duct.
secretions via a duct into the
bloodstream.
c. Endocrine glands hold secretions in
a reservoir until needed.
d. Endocrine glands can produce
constantly for body needs.
, The nurse is caring for a patient who d. "Since luteinizing hormone stimulates ovulation
has been experiencing infertility. and progesterone production, low levels could
Which statement indicates that the cause infertility."
patient understands the impact of
inadequate luteinizing hormone (LH) LH is produced by the anterior pituitary gland. It
levels? targets the ovaries. LH stimulates ovulation and
production of progesterone. LH does not affect
a. "Since luteinizing hormone maintenance of secondary sex characteristics, fluid
maintains my secondary sex retention, or menstrual cycle regularity.
characteristics, low levels explain my
small breasts."
b. "Low levels of luteinizing hormone
cause the swelling I experience
during my menstrual cycle."
c. "Low levels of luteinizing hormone
cause my menstrual cycle
irregularities."
d. "Since luteinizing hormone
stimulates ovulation and progesterone
production, low levels could cause
infertility."
The nurse is caring for an 80-year-old b. Type 2 diabetes
patient with a history of type 2
diabetes and hypothyroidism. The The fructosamine assay is a diagnostic test used to
physician wants to evaluate the assess the degree of diabetic control of blood sugar
patient's blood glucose levels and over the preceding 2- to 3-week period. The
orders a fructosamine assay. Which fructosamine assay is a better tool for the older adult
factor best explains why the physician as it is less influenced by age. The fructosamine assay
chose this laboratory test instead a is not specific to type 1or type 2 diabetes. Its
glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) accuracy is not affected by hypothyroidism. While
test? the fructosamine assay is simpler and cheaper than
an HbA1c test, the accuracy of results for this patient
a. The patient's age takes priority.
b. Type 2 diabetes
c. Hypothyroidism
d. The tests' costs
