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PN Learning System Medical Surgical Endocrine Practice Quiz Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who has undergone a subtotal thyroidectomy. Which of the following should the nurse include in the client's plan of care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Post-thyroidectomy, airway obstruction risk (e.g., hematoma) necessitates a tracheotomy set.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client about how to monitor therapy effectiveness for SIADH. What does the nurse tell the client to look for?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Effective SIADH treatment reduces fluid retention, minimizing weight gain.
Question 3 of 5
A client with hyperaldosteronism is being treated with spironolactone (Aldactone) before surgery. Which precautions does the nurse teach this client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Spironolactone spares potassium; salt substitutes (KCl) could worsen hyperkalemia.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is performing her routine physical assessment on a patient with Cushing's syndrome. Which of the following assessment findings is the nurse most likely to discover?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cushing's syndrome results from prolonged exposure to high cortisol levels. Patients often have adipose tissue deposits on the face (moon face), trunk, and upper back (buffalo hump).
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who has adrenal insufficiency. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect to be prescribed for the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Prednisone replaces cortisol in adrenal insufficiency (e.g., Addison's).