WorksheetsMed-Surg Endocrine Quiz
Total questions: 5
Worksheet time: 8mins
A nurse is caring for a patient with Addison's disease. Which of the following interventions should be included in the care plan? (Select all that apply.)
Educate about glucocorticoid replacement therapy.
Assess for skin hyperpigmentation.
Provide a low-sodium diet.
Monitor for signs of hypotension.
Check for hyperkalemia.
Which of the following are potential complications of uncontrolled hyperparathyroidism? (Select all that apply.)
Pancreatitis
Tetany
Hypertension
Renal calculi
Osteoporosis
A nurse is educating a patient with diabetes mellitus type 1 about insulin administration. The nurse knows the teaching is effective when the patient states they should:
Inject insulin into the same site each time to enhance absorption.
Only monitor blood glucose levels when experiencing symptoms of hypoglycemia.
Administer insulin even when not eating to prevent ketoacidosis.
Adjust the insulin dose based on carbohydrate intake and activity level.
A nurse is caring for a patient who has just been diagnosed with hypothyroidism. Which of the following symptoms would the nurse expect to find?
Heat intolerance
Weight loss
Bradycardia
Diarrhea
A nurse is monitoring a patient for signs of Cushing's syndrome. Which of the following findings should the nurse report as consistent with Cushing's syndrome?
Hyperpigmentation
Hypotension
Muscle atrophy
Hypoglycemia
