ENDOCRINE SYSTEM QUESTION WITH ANSWERS
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• During physical examination of a client with a suspected endocrine disorder, the
nurse assesses the body structures. The nurse gathers this data based on the
understanding that it is an important aid in which of the following?
• Detecting evidence of hormone hypersecretion
• Detecting information about possible tumor growth
• Determining the presence or absence of testosterone levels
• Determining the size of the organs and
location
Feedback:
The evaluation of body structures helps the nurse detect evidence of hypersecretion or
hyposecretion of hormones. This helps in the assessment of findings that are unique to
specific endocrine glands. Radiographs of the chest or abdomen are taken to detect
tumors. Radiographs also determine the size of the organ and its location.
.A client is scheduled for a diagnostic test to measure blood hormone levels. The nurse
expects that this test will determine which of the following?
• The concentration of a substance in plasma
• Details about the size of the organ and its location
• The functioning of endocrine glands
• The client's blood sugar level
Feedback:
Measuring blood hormone levels helps determine the functioning of endocrine glands. A
radioimmunoassay determines the concentration of a substance in plasma. The
measurement of blood hormone levels will not reveal a client's blood sugar level.
Radiographs of the chest or abdomen determine the size of the organ and its location.
.An instructor is preparing a teaching plan for a class on the various pituitary hormones.
Which hormone would the instructor include as being released by the posterior
pituitary gland?
• Somatotropin
• Prolactin
• Oxytocin
• Adrenocorticotropic hormone
Feedback:
The posterior pituitary gland released oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone. Somatotropin,
prolactin, and adrenocorticotropic hormone are released by the anterior pituitary gland.
.A group of students are reviewing material about endocrine system function. The
students demonstrate understanding of the information when they identify which of the
following as secreted by the adrenal medulla?
• Glucocorticoids
• Mineralocorticoids
• Glucagon
• Epinephrine
Feedback:
The adrenal medulla secretes epinephrine and norepinephrine. The adrenal cortex
manufactures and secretes glucocorticoids, mineralocorticoids, and small amounts of
, androgenic sex hormones. Glucagon is released by the pancreas.
.A client is experiencing an increase in blood glucose levels. The nurse understands that
which of the following hormones would be important in lowering the client's blood
glucose level?
• Insulin
• Parathormone
• Melatonin
• Calcitonin
Feedback:
Insulin is a hormone released by the beta islet cells that lowers the level of blood
glucose when it rises above normal limits. Parathormone increases the level of calcium
in the blood when a decrease in serum calcium levels occurs. Melatonin aids in
regulating sleep cycles and mood. Calcitonin is a thyroid hormone that inhibits the
release of calcium from the bone into the extracellular fluid.
.A nurse is reading an article that describes the function of the neurohypophysis. The
nurse identifies this as which of the following?
• Hypothalamus
• Pineal gland
• Posterior pituitary
• Thymus gland
Feedback:
The term neurohypophysis refers to the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland. The
hypothalamus is a portion of the brain that projects down toward the pituitary gland.
The pineal gland is attached to the thalamus in the brain. The thymus gland is involved
in supporting the production of T lymphocytes.
.A group of students are reviewing for a test on hormones. The students demonstrate
understanding of the material when they state which of the following as being secreted
by the kidneys?
• Atrial natriuretic peptide
• Estrogen
• Renin
• Gastrin
Feedback:
The kidneys release renin and erythropoietin. Atrial natriuretic peptide is secreted by
the atria of the heart. Estrogen is secreted by the placenta during pregnancy and the
ovaries. Gastrin is secreted within the stomach to increase the production of
hydrochloric acid.
.After teaching a class about the endocrine system, the instructor determines that the
students need additional instruction when they identify which of the following as
an endocrine gland?
• Pancreas
• Adrenal gland
• Testes
• Kidneys
ASSURED A+
• During physical examination of a client with a suspected endocrine disorder, the
nurse assesses the body structures. The nurse gathers this data based on the
understanding that it is an important aid in which of the following?
• Detecting evidence of hormone hypersecretion
• Detecting information about possible tumor growth
• Determining the presence or absence of testosterone levels
• Determining the size of the organs and
location
Feedback:
The evaluation of body structures helps the nurse detect evidence of hypersecretion or
hyposecretion of hormones. This helps in the assessment of findings that are unique to
specific endocrine glands. Radiographs of the chest or abdomen are taken to detect
tumors. Radiographs also determine the size of the organ and its location.
.A client is scheduled for a diagnostic test to measure blood hormone levels. The nurse
expects that this test will determine which of the following?
• The concentration of a substance in plasma
• Details about the size of the organ and its location
• The functioning of endocrine glands
• The client's blood sugar level
Feedback:
Measuring blood hormone levels helps determine the functioning of endocrine glands. A
radioimmunoassay determines the concentration of a substance in plasma. The
measurement of blood hormone levels will not reveal a client's blood sugar level.
Radiographs of the chest or abdomen determine the size of the organ and its location.
.An instructor is preparing a teaching plan for a class on the various pituitary hormones.
Which hormone would the instructor include as being released by the posterior
pituitary gland?
• Somatotropin
• Prolactin
• Oxytocin
• Adrenocorticotropic hormone
Feedback:
The posterior pituitary gland released oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone. Somatotropin,
prolactin, and adrenocorticotropic hormone are released by the anterior pituitary gland.
.A group of students are reviewing material about endocrine system function. The
students demonstrate understanding of the information when they identify which of the
following as secreted by the adrenal medulla?
• Glucocorticoids
• Mineralocorticoids
• Glucagon
• Epinephrine
Feedback:
The adrenal medulla secretes epinephrine and norepinephrine. The adrenal cortex
manufactures and secretes glucocorticoids, mineralocorticoids, and small amounts of
, androgenic sex hormones. Glucagon is released by the pancreas.
.A client is experiencing an increase in blood glucose levels. The nurse understands that
which of the following hormones would be important in lowering the client's blood
glucose level?
• Insulin
• Parathormone
• Melatonin
• Calcitonin
Feedback:
Insulin is a hormone released by the beta islet cells that lowers the level of blood
glucose when it rises above normal limits. Parathormone increases the level of calcium
in the blood when a decrease in serum calcium levels occurs. Melatonin aids in
regulating sleep cycles and mood. Calcitonin is a thyroid hormone that inhibits the
release of calcium from the bone into the extracellular fluid.
.A nurse is reading an article that describes the function of the neurohypophysis. The
nurse identifies this as which of the following?
• Hypothalamus
• Pineal gland
• Posterior pituitary
• Thymus gland
Feedback:
The term neurohypophysis refers to the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland. The
hypothalamus is a portion of the brain that projects down toward the pituitary gland.
The pineal gland is attached to the thalamus in the brain. The thymus gland is involved
in supporting the production of T lymphocytes.
.A group of students are reviewing for a test on hormones. The students demonstrate
understanding of the material when they state which of the following as being secreted
by the kidneys?
• Atrial natriuretic peptide
• Estrogen
• Renin
• Gastrin
Feedback:
The kidneys release renin and erythropoietin. Atrial natriuretic peptide is secreted by
the atria of the heart. Estrogen is secreted by the placenta during pregnancy and the
ovaries. Gastrin is secreted within the stomach to increase the production of
hydrochloric acid.
.After teaching a class about the endocrine system, the instructor determines that the
students need additional instruction when they identify which of the following as
an endocrine gland?
• Pancreas
• Adrenal gland
• Testes
• Kidneys
