01
True or false
1 point
True or false: A home glucose-meter result by itself can diagnose diabetes.
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1 Endocrine Assessment and Nursing Foundations Online Quiz Questions
Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 1 Endocrine Assessment and Nursing Foundations, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.
20 questions
02
Fill in the blank
1 point
In the thyroid signaling pathway, TSH stimulates the thyroid to produce .
03
Written response
1 point
What patient-education method asks a patient to explain or demonstrate the care plan in their own words?
04
Choose one
1 point
As thyroid hormone levels rise, what change commonly occurs in the signaling that drives TSH release?
- A
Signaling that drives TSH release increases.
- B
Signaling that drives TSH release decreases.
- C
The thyroid stops responding to all hormones.
- D
TSH and thyroid hormone levels must rise together.
05
True or false
1 point
True or false: A patient should independently stop prescribed steroids before cortisol testing.
- A
True
- B
False
06
Choose all
1 point
Select all accurate statements about diabetes testing.
- A
A1C reflects average glucose over roughly three months.
- B
Fasting plasma glucose is a point-in-time measurement.
- C
Random plasma glucose may be used in some symptomatic situations.
- D
A routine home glucose-meter reading by itself establishes a diabetes diagnosis.
07
Written response
1 point
Below what glucose threshold, in mg/dL, is a value identified as an alert for hypoglycemia?
08
Choose one
1 point
A patient is scheduled for an endocrine test, but the preparation instructions are unclear. What should the nurse do before collecting the sample?
- A
Have every patient fast before any endocrine test.
- B
Ask the patient to stop medicines that may affect results without consulting the prescriber.
- C
Confirm the ordered test and its preparation requirements, then clarify uncertainties before collection.
- D
Collect the sample at any time because collection timing does not affect endocrine tests.
09
Choose all
1 point
A nurse is taking a focused endocrine history. Select all areas that should be included.
- A
Ask about changes in thirst, urination, energy, or temperature tolerance.
- B
Review prescription and nonprescription medicines, supplements, and how they are taken.
- C
Limit the history to the patient’s current weight and avoid asking about daily routines.
- D
Ask about self-management routines, access to supplies, and barriers to following the plan.
10
Choose one
1 point
A patient reports fatigue and temperature intolerance. Which assessment approach best reflects the systemic effects of thyroid disorders?
- A
Assess the neck only because thyroid disorders do not affect other body systems.
- B
Record the patient’s symptoms but do not compare them with physical findings.
- C
Relate reported symptoms to relevant findings, such as heart-rate or weight changes.
- D
Defer assessment of weight and vital signs until thyroid test results are available.
11
Choose one
1 point
A patient with diabetes is confused, has a low glucose reading, and cannot swallow safely. What is the immediate nursing priority?
- A
Give fast-acting glucose by mouth immediately, regardless of swallowing ability.
- B
Give nothing by mouth, activate emergency help, and use prescribed emergency treatment according to protocol.
- C
Wait 15 minutes and recheck glucose before seeking help.
- D
Offer water and encourage the patient to rest without escalating care.
12
Fill in the blank
1 point
An ACTH stimulation test assesses whether the adrenal glands increase in response to stimulation.
13
Open ended
1 point
Why should a nurse document relevant medicines, symptoms, and specimen collection timing when obtaining an endocrine test?
14
Choose one
1 point
A patient with diabetes has persistent vomiting and abnormal deep, rapid breathing. What is the most appropriate response?
- A
Escalate promptly for urgent assessment rather than relying on routine self-care advice.
- B
Recommend routine follow-up at the next scheduled appointment.
- C
Encourage the patient to continue usual self-management and reassess tomorrow.
- D
Focus on thyroid assessment because these symptoms are not urgent in diabetes.
15
True or false
1 point
True or false: As thyroid hormone levels rise, negative feedback reduces signaling that drives TSH release.
- A
True
- B
False
16
Choose one
1 point
A patient reports changes in energy and temperature tolerance. Which assessment approach best accounts for the broad effects of thyroid disorders?
- A
Assess the neck and defer assessment of other systems unless the patient reports neck pain.
- B
Connect reported symptoms with findings such as heart-rate and weight changes.
- C
Use the patient’s appearance to decide whether thyroid testing is necessary.
- D
Focus on bowel patterns and omit medication history.
17
Choose one
1 point
A patient is scheduled for an endocrine test, but the preparation instructions are unclear. What should the nurse do before collecting the specimen?
- A
Have every patient fast before any endocrine test.
- B
Collect every specimen at the same time of day.
- C
Confirm the ordered test and its preparation requirements, and clarify any uncertainty.
- D
Ask the patient to stop relevant medicines before collection.
18
Choose one
1 point
A patient asks how A1C differs from fasting plasma glucose. Which explanation is accurate?
- A
A1C reflects average glucose over roughly three months; fasting glucose is a point-in-time measurement.
- B
A1C is a point-in-time measurement; fasting glucose reflects average glucose over roughly three months.
- C
Both tests measure only the patient’s glucose at the moment of collection.
- D
Both tests measure glucose over the same multi-month period.
19
Written response
1 point
What glucose threshold, in mg/dL, is identified as an alert value for hypoglycemia?
20
Written response
1 point
A patient has high TSH and low free T4. What condition does this pattern commonly suggest?
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