Endocrine System Exam Questions and Answers

ATI RN · Endocrine System Exam Questions and Answers

Question 1 of 12

The patient with pheochromocytoma had surgery to remove his adrenal glands. Which nursing intervention should you delegate to the nursing assistant?

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Question 2 of 12

Which of the following are the signs of fluid overload?

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Question 3 of 12

You are preparing a 24-year-old patient with diabetes insipidus (DI) for discharge from the hospital. Which statement indicates that the patient needs additional teaching?

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Question 4 of 12

Anthony is being treated with medication for hypothyroidism. The physician explains to Anthony that his symptoms should resolve as the medication reaches an appropriate level. Presenting signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism include:

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Question 5 of 12

When teaching the patient with type 1 diabetes, what should the nurse emphasize as the major advantage of using an insulin pump?

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Question 6 of 12

Which endocrine gland secretes cortisol?

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Question 7 of 12

Mr. Conrad is recovering from diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). To evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment instituted, which of the following would be an expected outcome?

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Question 8 of 12

What is an appropriate nursing intervention for the patient with hyperparathyroidism?

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Question 9 of 12

Priority Decision: Two days following a self-managed hypoglycemic episode at home, the patient tells the nurse that his blood glucose levels since the episode have been between 80 and 90 mg/dL. Which is the best response by the nurse?

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Question 10 of 12

Mrs. H, who has just had a thyroidectomy, is complaining of a sore throat and difficulty swallowing. What is the most appropriate action for the nurse to take?

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Question 11 of 12

When caring for a patient with nephrogenic diabetes insipidus, what should the nurse expect the treatment to include?

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Question 12 of 12

Mary has been a diabetic for 10 years and is normally well controlled on 20 U of NPH insulin a day. She reports that she has a fever and is nauseated; her last three urine specimens had over 2% sugar and tested positive for acetone. Your evaluation of this situation is that

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