NUR 445 EXAM 1 NEWEST 2025 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 100
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
Question 1
A patient presenting with non-pitting edema, cold intolerance, and a decreased appetite along
with weight gain, dry skin, and brittle hair would most likely be experiencing which endocrine
disorder?
A) Hyperthyroidism
B) Addison's disease
C) Cushing's disease
D) Diabetes Insipidus
E) Hypothyroidism
Correct Answer: E) Hypothyroidism
Rationale: The classic signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism include slowed
metabolism, non-pitting edema, cold intolerance, weight gain despite decreased
appetite, dry skin, and dry/brittle hair.
Question 2
Which vital sign findings are characteristic of hypothyroidism?
A) High respiratory rate, high heart rate, high blood pressure
B) Normal respiratory rate, high heart rate, normal blood pressure
C) Low respiratory rate, low heart rate, low blood pressure
D) High respiratory rate, normal heart rate, low blood pressure
E) Normal respiratory rate, low heart rate, high blood pressure
Correct Answer: C) Low respiratory rate, low heart rate, low blood pressure
, Rationale: Due to a slowed metabolic rate in hypothyroidism, patients typically
exhibit bradycardia (low HR), bradypnea (low RR), and hypotension (low BP).
Question 3
What micronutrient is essential for the production of thyroid hormones?
A) Calcium
B) Potassium
C) Sodium
D) Iodine
E) Zinc
Correct Answer: D) Iodine
Rationale: Iodine is a critical component required for the synthesis of both T3 and T4
thyroid hormones.
Question 4
A life-threatening condition resulting from untreated or poorly managed hypothyroidism, often
triggered by acute illness or stress, is known as:
A) Thyroid storm
B) Adrenal crisis
C) Diabetic ketoacidosis
D) Myxedema coma
E) Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic State (HHS)
Correct Answer: D) Myxedema coma
Rationale: Myxedema coma is the severe, life-threatening form of hypothyroidism
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
Question 1
A patient presenting with non-pitting edema, cold intolerance, and a decreased appetite along
with weight gain, dry skin, and brittle hair would most likely be experiencing which endocrine
disorder?
A) Hyperthyroidism
B) Addison's disease
C) Cushing's disease
D) Diabetes Insipidus
E) Hypothyroidism
Correct Answer: E) Hypothyroidism
Rationale: The classic signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism include slowed
metabolism, non-pitting edema, cold intolerance, weight gain despite decreased
appetite, dry skin, and dry/brittle hair.
Question 2
Which vital sign findings are characteristic of hypothyroidism?
A) High respiratory rate, high heart rate, high blood pressure
B) Normal respiratory rate, high heart rate, normal blood pressure
C) Low respiratory rate, low heart rate, low blood pressure
D) High respiratory rate, normal heart rate, low blood pressure
E) Normal respiratory rate, low heart rate, high blood pressure
Correct Answer: C) Low respiratory rate, low heart rate, low blood pressure
, Rationale: Due to a slowed metabolic rate in hypothyroidism, patients typically
exhibit bradycardia (low HR), bradypnea (low RR), and hypotension (low BP).
Question 3
What micronutrient is essential for the production of thyroid hormones?
A) Calcium
B) Potassium
C) Sodium
D) Iodine
E) Zinc
Correct Answer: D) Iodine
Rationale: Iodine is a critical component required for the synthesis of both T3 and T4
thyroid hormones.
Question 4
A life-threatening condition resulting from untreated or poorly managed hypothyroidism, often
triggered by acute illness or stress, is known as:
A) Thyroid storm
B) Adrenal crisis
C) Diabetic ketoacidosis
D) Myxedema coma
E) Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic State (HHS)
Correct Answer: D) Myxedema coma
Rationale: Myxedema coma is the severe, life-threatening form of hypothyroidism
