Certified Nursing Assistant Endocrine System Quiz

Strategically, why might a Certified Nursing Assistant need to understand the endocrine system when caring for patients?

• To recognize and respond to hormonal imbalances that affect patient health

• To prescribe medication for endocrine disorders

• To perform surgery on endocrine glands

• To diagnose rare genetic diseases

What will students learn about in the "Major Glands" section?

• What to observe, report, and do

• Essential terms for the exam and the floor

• The key glands and what each one does

• Diabetes, thyroid issues, and more

How many milliliters are in 1 US cup?

• 240

• 100

• 500

• 60

How many milliliters are in 1 tablespoon?

• 15

• 5

• 10

• 20

If a medication dose is prescribed as 3 teaspoons, how many milliliters should be given?

• 15

• 10

• 5

• 20

What is the approximate equivalent of 1 pound in kilograms?

• 0.45 kg

• 1.2 kg

• 2.0 kg

• 0.25 kg

You need to convert 3 tablespoons to milliliters for a medication dosage. What is the total volume in milliliters?

• 45 mL

• 15 mL

• 5 mL

• 30 mL

Strategically plan how you would convert a recipe that uses cups and tablespoons into milliliters for accurate dosing in a clinical setting. What steps would you take and what conversions would you use?

• Identify the units, use the conversion values (1 cup = 240 mL, 1 tbsp = 15 mL), and calculate the total volume needed.

• Estimate the volume by guessing, then use any available measuring tool.

• Ignore the conversions and use the original units.

• Use only teaspoons for all measurements.

A patient’s medication is prescribed in milligrams, but the available supply is in grams. How would you convert the dosage to ensure accurate administration?

• Divide the milligram amount by 1000 to get grams.

• Multiply the milligram amount by 1000 to get grams.

• Use the milligram amount as is.

• Convert milligrams to kilograms.

Explain how hormones released by the endocrine system regulate the body's functions. Use evidence and reasoning to support your answer.

• Hormones act as chemical messengers that travel through the bloodstream to target organs, influencing processes such as metabolism, growth, and mood.

• Hormones provide energy for muscles to contract during physical activity.

• Hormones form the structural framework of the body, supporting organs and tissues.

• Hormones are responsible for breaking down food in the digestive system.