PNR 309 Final Exam MOSTLY TESTED QUESTIONS
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What is a characteristic that is common to all hormones? - ANS>>They influence
cellular activity of specific target tissues.
A client is receiving radiation therapy for cancer of the kidney. The nurse monitors
the client for signs and symptoms of damage to which of the following organ(s)? -
ANS>>Adrenal Glands
A client has a serum sodium level of 152 mmol/L. What is the normal hormonal
response to this situation? - ANS>>Release of ADH
All cells in the body are believed to have intracellular receptors for which of the
following? - ANS>>Thyroid hormone
When obtaining subjective data from a client during assessment of the endocrine
system, the nurse asks specifically about which of the following? - ANS>>Energy
level
,What is appropriate technique to use during physical assessment of the thyroid
gland? - ANS>>Have the client swallow water during inspection and palpitation
of the gland.
Why do endocrine disorders often go unrecognized in older adults? -
ANS>>Symptoms are often attributed to aging.
A client has a total serum calcium level of 0.75 mmol/L. If this finding reflects
hypoparathyroidism, what would the nurse expect further diagnostic testing to
reveal? - ANS>>Decrease serum PTH
after hypophysectomy for acromegaly, which of the following should be the focus of
post-operative Nursing Care? - ANS>>frequent monitoring of serum and urine
osmolarity
a client with head injury develops siadh. Which of the following manifestations of
siadh would the nurse expect to find? - ANS>>low urine output and hyponatremia
which of the following symptoms would lead the nurse to suspect Ganondorf
removal of the parathyroid glands after thyroid surgery? - ANS>>hypothermia and
tachycardia
important nursing intervention when caring for a client with Cushing's
syndrome? - ANS>>monitoring blood glucose levels and protecting the client from
exposure to infection
, which of the following is an important preoperative nursing intervention before an
adrenalectomy for hyper aldosteronism - ANS>>administer potassium sparing
diuretics
how does the nurse instruct the client who is taking corticosteroids to control the
adverse effects of drug therapy? - ANS>>increase calcium intake to 1500 mg per
day
what does the nurse teach the client regarding the best time to take corticosteroids
for replacement purposes? - ANS>>honour rising and in the late afternoon
The nurse is providing instructions to a client regarding a urine study for free
cortisol. Which of the following instructions is most important to include? -
ANS>>Try to avoid stressful situations during the collection period.
Which of the following assessment parameters is of highest priority when caring
for a client undergoing a water deprivation test? - ANS>>Weight
A client has sought care because of a loss of 12 kg over the past 6 months, during
which the client claims to have made no significant dietary changes. Which of the
following disorders is a potential cause of the weight loss? - ANS>>Thyroid
disorder
The surgeon was unable to save a client's parathyroid gland during a radical
thyroidectomy. The nurse should consequently pay particular attention to which of
the following components of the client's laboratory values? - ANS>>Calcium levels
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What is a characteristic that is common to all hormones? - ANS>>They influence
cellular activity of specific target tissues.
A client is receiving radiation therapy for cancer of the kidney. The nurse monitors
the client for signs and symptoms of damage to which of the following organ(s)? -
ANS>>Adrenal Glands
A client has a serum sodium level of 152 mmol/L. What is the normal hormonal
response to this situation? - ANS>>Release of ADH
All cells in the body are believed to have intracellular receptors for which of the
following? - ANS>>Thyroid hormone
When obtaining subjective data from a client during assessment of the endocrine
system, the nurse asks specifically about which of the following? - ANS>>Energy
level
,What is appropriate technique to use during physical assessment of the thyroid
gland? - ANS>>Have the client swallow water during inspection and palpitation
of the gland.
Why do endocrine disorders often go unrecognized in older adults? -
ANS>>Symptoms are often attributed to aging.
A client has a total serum calcium level of 0.75 mmol/L. If this finding reflects
hypoparathyroidism, what would the nurse expect further diagnostic testing to
reveal? - ANS>>Decrease serum PTH
after hypophysectomy for acromegaly, which of the following should be the focus of
post-operative Nursing Care? - ANS>>frequent monitoring of serum and urine
osmolarity
a client with head injury develops siadh. Which of the following manifestations of
siadh would the nurse expect to find? - ANS>>low urine output and hyponatremia
which of the following symptoms would lead the nurse to suspect Ganondorf
removal of the parathyroid glands after thyroid surgery? - ANS>>hypothermia and
tachycardia
important nursing intervention when caring for a client with Cushing's
syndrome? - ANS>>monitoring blood glucose levels and protecting the client from
exposure to infection
, which of the following is an important preoperative nursing intervention before an
adrenalectomy for hyper aldosteronism - ANS>>administer potassium sparing
diuretics
how does the nurse instruct the client who is taking corticosteroids to control the
adverse effects of drug therapy? - ANS>>increase calcium intake to 1500 mg per
day
what does the nurse teach the client regarding the best time to take corticosteroids
for replacement purposes? - ANS>>honour rising and in the late afternoon
The nurse is providing instructions to a client regarding a urine study for free
cortisol. Which of the following instructions is most important to include? -
ANS>>Try to avoid stressful situations during the collection period.
Which of the following assessment parameters is of highest priority when caring
for a client undergoing a water deprivation test? - ANS>>Weight
A client has sought care because of a loss of 12 kg over the past 6 months, during
which the client claims to have made no significant dietary changes. Which of the
following disorders is a potential cause of the weight loss? - ANS>>Thyroid
disorder
The surgeon was unable to save a client's parathyroid gland during a radical
thyroidectomy. The nurse should consequently pay particular attention to which of
the following components of the client's laboratory values? - ANS>>Calcium levels
