Endocrine System Writing Paper
The number of the question corresponds to the same-numbered
outcome at the beginning of the chapter.
1. A characteristic common to all hormones is that they
a. circulate in the blood bound to plasma proteins.
b. influence cellular activity of specific target tissues.
c. accelerate the metabolic processes of all body cells.
d. enter a cell to alter the cell’s metabolism or gene expression.
2. A patient is receiving radiation therapy for cancer of the kidney.
The nurse monitors the patient for signs and symptoms of damage
to the
a. pancreas.
b. thyroid gland.
c. adrenal glands.
d. posterior pituitary gland.
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The normal hormonal response to this situation is
a. release of ADH.
b. release of ACTH.
c. secretion of aldosterone.
d. secretion of corticotropin-releasing hormone.
4. All cells in the body are believed to have intracellular receptors for
a. insulin.
b. glucagon.
c. growth hormone.
d. thyroid hormone.
5. When obtaining subjective data from a patient during assessment
of the endocrine system, the nurse asks specifically about
a. energy level.
b. intake of vitamin C.
c. employment history.
d. frequency of sexual intercourse.
6. Endocrine disorders often go unrecognized in the older adult
because
a. symptoms are often attributed to aging.
b. older adults rarely have identifiable symptoms.
c. endocrine disorders are relatively rare in the older adult.
d. older adults usually have subclinical endocrine disorders that
minimize symptoms.
7. An abnormal finding by the nurse during an endocrine assessment
would be (select all that apply)
a. blood pressure of 100/70 mmHg.
b. excessive facial hair on a woman.
c. soft, formed stool every other day.
d. 3-lb weight gain over last 6 months.
e. hyperpigmented coloration in lower legs.
8. A patient has a total serum calcium level of 3 mg/dL (1.5 mEq/L).
If this finding reflects hypoparathyroidism, the nurse would expect
further diagnostic testing to reveal
a. decreased serum PTH.
b. increased serum ACTH.
c. increased serum glucose.
d. decreased serum cortisol levels
