EAQ – Endocrine latest with answers
Quiz:> After surgical clipping of a ruptured cerebral aneurysm, a client develops the
syndrome of inappropriate secretion of antidiuretic hormone (SIADH). What
manifestations are exhibited with excessive levels of antidiuretic hormone?
{{{Answer}}} (Hyponatremia and decreased urine output)
Quiz:> A 24-hour urine test is prescribed for a client who has a tentative diagnosis of
pheochromocytoma. What should the nurse do first?
{{{Answer}}} (Start the time of the test after discarding the first voiding.)
Quiz:> The nurse provides a list of appropriate food choices to a client with newly
diagnosed diabetes. The client reviews the list and says, "I do not like and refuse to eat
asparagus, broccoli, and mushrooms." In response, the nurse teaches the client about
the food exchange list. The nurse evaluates that teaching was effective when the client
states, "Instead of asparagus, broccoli, and mushrooms, I will eat which foods?"
{{{Answer}}} (String beans, beets, or carrots.)
Quiz:> Which hormone synthesis does the nurse state is inhibited by hypokalemia?
{{{Answer}}} (Aldosterone)
Quiz:> Which statement does the nurse know is true regarding the effects of
parathyroid hormone on bones for the maintenance of calcium balance?
{{{Answer}}} (Increases net release of calcium into extracellular fluid)
Quiz:> In order to ensure a quality specimen and an accurate test result, which
instruction should the nurse give a client who is scheduled to undergo urine endocrine
testing?
{{{Answer}}} ("Store the urine specimen in a cooler with ice.")
Quiz:> Which hormone is released from the posterior pituitary gland?
{{{Answer}}} (Oxytocin)
Quiz:> A nurse teaches a client with type 2 diabetes how to provide self-care to prevent
infections of the feet. Which statement made by the client shows that teaching was
effective?
{{{Answer}}} ("I should control my blood glucose with diet, exercise, and medication.")
Quiz:> A client is admitted with a diagnosis of chronic adrenal insufficiency. Which
roommate should be avoided when assigning a room for this client?
{{{Answer}}} (A young adult client with pneumonia)
, Quiz:> Which hormone does the nurse state is formed from cholesterol?
{{{Answer}}} (Cortisol)
Quiz:> A nurse teaches a client who has had a thyroidectomy for thyroid cancer to
observe for signs of surgically induced hypothyroidism. What should be included in the
teaching plan? Select all that apply.
{{{Answer}}} (Dry skin
Lethargy
Sensitivity to cold)
Quiz:> Which clinical feature is indicative when a client has hypercortisolism?
{{{Answer}}} (Increased pigmentation)
Quiz:> A client is admitted to the hospital with diabetic ketoacidosis. The nurse
concludes that the client's elevated ketone level is caused by incomplete oxidation of
which nutrient?
{{{Answer}}} (Fats)
Quiz:> Which hormones are secreted by the client's hypothalamus? Select all the apply
{{{Answer}}} (Prolactin-inhibiting hormone
Corticotropin-releasing hormone)
Quiz:> Which statement made by a diabetic client shows that dietary teaching by the
nurse was effective?
{{{Answer}}} ("My diet can be planned around a wide variety of commonly used foods.")
Quiz:> A nurse is caring for a client with hypothyroidism. Which clinical manifestations
should the nurse anticipate when assessing this client? Select all that apply.
{{{Answer}}} (Dry skin
Brittle hair)
Quiz:> A client with diabetes asks the nurse whether the new forearm stick glucose
monitor gives the same results as a finger stick. What is the nurse's best response to
this question?
{{{Answer}}} ("There is no difference between readings.")
Quiz:> While reviewing the client's laboratory reports, the nurse finds that there is an
elevation in the client's growth hormone levels. Which key features does the nurse
assess to rule out the occurrence of acromegaly? Select all that apply.
{{{Answer}}} (Changes in chest shape
Changes in lip thickness
Changes in length of hands)
Quiz:> While caring for a client receiving fludrocortisone, the nurse suspects that the
drug has caused a negative side effect. Which finding supports the nurse's conclusion?
Quiz:> After surgical clipping of a ruptured cerebral aneurysm, a client develops the
syndrome of inappropriate secretion of antidiuretic hormone (SIADH). What
manifestations are exhibited with excessive levels of antidiuretic hormone?
{{{Answer}}} (Hyponatremia and decreased urine output)
Quiz:> A 24-hour urine test is prescribed for a client who has a tentative diagnosis of
pheochromocytoma. What should the nurse do first?
{{{Answer}}} (Start the time of the test after discarding the first voiding.)
Quiz:> The nurse provides a list of appropriate food choices to a client with newly
diagnosed diabetes. The client reviews the list and says, "I do not like and refuse to eat
asparagus, broccoli, and mushrooms." In response, the nurse teaches the client about
the food exchange list. The nurse evaluates that teaching was effective when the client
states, "Instead of asparagus, broccoli, and mushrooms, I will eat which foods?"
{{{Answer}}} (String beans, beets, or carrots.)
Quiz:> Which hormone synthesis does the nurse state is inhibited by hypokalemia?
{{{Answer}}} (Aldosterone)
Quiz:> Which statement does the nurse know is true regarding the effects of
parathyroid hormone on bones for the maintenance of calcium balance?
{{{Answer}}} (Increases net release of calcium into extracellular fluid)
Quiz:> In order to ensure a quality specimen and an accurate test result, which
instruction should the nurse give a client who is scheduled to undergo urine endocrine
testing?
{{{Answer}}} ("Store the urine specimen in a cooler with ice.")
Quiz:> Which hormone is released from the posterior pituitary gland?
{{{Answer}}} (Oxytocin)
Quiz:> A nurse teaches a client with type 2 diabetes how to provide self-care to prevent
infections of the feet. Which statement made by the client shows that teaching was
effective?
{{{Answer}}} ("I should control my blood glucose with diet, exercise, and medication.")
Quiz:> A client is admitted with a diagnosis of chronic adrenal insufficiency. Which
roommate should be avoided when assigning a room for this client?
{{{Answer}}} (A young adult client with pneumonia)
, Quiz:> Which hormone does the nurse state is formed from cholesterol?
{{{Answer}}} (Cortisol)
Quiz:> A nurse teaches a client who has had a thyroidectomy for thyroid cancer to
observe for signs of surgically induced hypothyroidism. What should be included in the
teaching plan? Select all that apply.
{{{Answer}}} (Dry skin
Lethargy
Sensitivity to cold)
Quiz:> Which clinical feature is indicative when a client has hypercortisolism?
{{{Answer}}} (Increased pigmentation)
Quiz:> A client is admitted to the hospital with diabetic ketoacidosis. The nurse
concludes that the client's elevated ketone level is caused by incomplete oxidation of
which nutrient?
{{{Answer}}} (Fats)
Quiz:> Which hormones are secreted by the client's hypothalamus? Select all the apply
{{{Answer}}} (Prolactin-inhibiting hormone
Corticotropin-releasing hormone)
Quiz:> Which statement made by a diabetic client shows that dietary teaching by the
nurse was effective?
{{{Answer}}} ("My diet can be planned around a wide variety of commonly used foods.")
Quiz:> A nurse is caring for a client with hypothyroidism. Which clinical manifestations
should the nurse anticipate when assessing this client? Select all that apply.
{{{Answer}}} (Dry skin
Brittle hair)
Quiz:> A client with diabetes asks the nurse whether the new forearm stick glucose
monitor gives the same results as a finger stick. What is the nurse's best response to
this question?
{{{Answer}}} ("There is no difference between readings.")
Quiz:> While reviewing the client's laboratory reports, the nurse finds that there is an
elevation in the client's growth hormone levels. Which key features does the nurse
assess to rule out the occurrence of acromegaly? Select all that apply.
{{{Answer}}} (Changes in chest shape
Changes in lip thickness
Changes in length of hands)
Quiz:> While caring for a client receiving fludrocortisone, the nurse suspects that the
drug has caused a negative side effect. Which finding supports the nurse's conclusion?
