Med-surg: neuro, endocrine & renal worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

Which hormone do the alpha cells of the pancreatic islets make?

  1. AInsulin
  2. BSomatostatin
  3. CGlucagon
  4. DAmylase
2.Easy

Which is a common effect of long-term corticosteroid treatment?

  1. AA lower risk of infections
  2. BLow blood glucose
  3. CWeight loss and a slim face
  4. DThinning of the bones
3.Easy

How should a patient collect a midstream urine sample?

  1. ACollect urine over 24 hours into one bottle
  2. BCollect urine from the toilet bowl afterwards
  3. CLet the first part go in the toilet, then catch the middle
  4. DCollect the very first drops into the container
4.Medium

What is the most common trigger of autonomic dysreflexia in a patient with a spinal cord injury?

  1. AA large meal eaten too quickly at night
  2. BA low blood glucose level
  3. CA long period of sleep
  4. DA full bladder or blocked catheter
5.Medium

A patient has hypertension that is hard to control and a persistently low potassium, without taking diuretics. Which condition should be considered?

  1. APrimary hypothyroidism
  2. BCranial diabetes insipidus
  3. CPrimary hyperaldosteronism (Conn's)
  4. DPrimary adrenal insufficiency (Addison's)
6.Medium

Which headache feature most suggests raised intracranial pressure from a brain tumour?

  1. AA tight band across the forehead that eases with rest
  2. BOnly present after reading for a long time
  3. CWorse on waking and on coughing, with vomiting
  4. DBetter in the morning and worse with stress
7.Hard

A patient recovering from acute tubular necrosis enters the polyuric phase, passing over 4 L of urine a day. What is the main nursing concern?

  1. ADehydration with low potassium and sodium
  2. BFluid overload with high potassium levels
  3. CRetention of urine in a distended bladder
  4. DHypoglycaemia caused by excess insulin
8.Hard

A nurse teaches foot care to a patient with diabetic neuropathy. Which statement shows a need for further teaching?

  1. A"I will check that the bath water is not too hot using my elbow."
  2. B"I will check my feet every day, using a mirror for the soles."
  3. C"I will buy corn plasters from the pharmacy for my corn."
  4. D"I will wear socks and shoes that fit well and do not rub."

Answer key

  1. 1. C · Glucagon
  2. 2. D · Thinning of the bones
  3. 3. C · Let the first part go in the toilet, then catch the middle
  4. 4. D · A full bladder or blocked catheter
  5. 5. C · Primary hyperaldosteronism (Conn's)
  6. 6. C · Worse on waking and on coughing, with vomiting
  7. 7. A · Dehydration with low potassium and sodium
  8. 8. C · "I will buy corn plasters from the pharmacy for my corn."

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