Question 1

The nurse explains that the endocrine system is primarily responsible for controlling which process(es)? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

The endocrine system governs maturation,reproduction,stress response,and sexual maturity.Sexual identity is a psychosocial response.

Question 2

The nurse reminds the parents of a diabetic with an insulin pump that the tubing of the pump should be changed aseptically every ______ hours.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The nurse reminds the parents of a...

Question 3

Which food sources are high in soluble fiber? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

Raw fruits, beans, and bran cereals are all high in soluble fiber. Cooked vegetables and lean meat do not contain as much soluble fiber.

Question 4

The nurse instructs the 11-year-old diabetic child to use the side of the finger for blood testing because the side of the finger:

Accepted Answer

The sides of the finger have fewer nerve endings and more capillaries but are not easier to puncture than the fingertip.The risk for infection is remote for either site.

Question 5

The nurse explains that the diagnosis of diabetes is made when the fasting blood glucose level is _______ mg/dL on two separate occasions,and the history is positive for indication of the disease.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The nurse explains that the diagnosis of...

Question 6

The home health nurse is monitoring an 8-month-old child with hypothyroidism taking levothyroxine (Synthroid).The nurse recognizes signs of overdose when the assessment reveals which symptom(s)? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

All the options with the exception of weight gain and vomiting are indications of overdose of Synthroid.Weight loss is a symptom of overdose,however.

Question 7

The nurse reminds the adolescent with diabetes that soluble fiber in the diet can reduce what? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

Soluble fiber can reduce blood glucose,serum cholesterol,absorption of sugar,and insulin requirements.It has no effect on infections.

Question 8

The nurse explains that the function of an insulin pump is to:

Accepted Answer

The insulin pump that is attached to a subcutaneous tube releases a continuous infusion of insulin.

Question 9

The nurse assessing a glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA_1c)test is aware that this test can evaluate average glucose levels over a period of _____ to _____ months.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The nurse assessing a glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA_1c)test...

Question 10

The nurse warns that keeping diabetes in control in an adolescent is made difficult by what? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

The adolescent who is in a growth spurt and filled with raging hormones resents and denies the need to be dependent on a medication.Medication schedules and diet restrictions do not correlate well with the adolescent's lifestyle of eating fast foods.

Quiz 31: The Child with a Metabolic Condition

The nurse explains that the endocrine system is primarily responsible for controlling which process(es) ? Select all that apply.

The nurse reminds the parents of a diabetic with an insulin pump that the tubing of the pump should be changed aseptically every ______ hours.

Which food sources are high in soluble fiber? Select all that apply.

The nurse instructs the 11-year-old diabetic child to use the side of the finger for blood testing because the side of the finger:

The nurse explains that the diagnosis of diabetes is made when the fasting blood glucose level is _______ mg/dL on two separate occasions,and the history is positive for indication of the disease.

The home health nurse is monitoring an 8-month-old child with hypothyroidism taking levothyroxine (Synthroid) .The nurse recognizes signs of overdose when the assessment reveals which symptom(s) ? Select all that apply.

The nurse reminds the adolescent with diabetes that soluble fiber in the diet can reduce what? Select all that apply.

The nurse explains that the function of an insulin pump is to:

The nurse assessing a glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA_1c)test is aware that this test can evaluate average glucose levels over a period of _ to _ months.

The nurse warns that keeping diabetes in control in an adolescent is made difficult by what? Select all that apply.

Quiz 31: The Child with a Metabolic Condition

The nurse explains that the endocrine system is primarily responsible for controlling which process(es) ? Select all that apply.

The nurse reminds the parents of a diabetic with an insulin pump that the tubing of the pump should be changed aseptically every ______ hours.

Which food sources are high in soluble fiber? Select all that apply.

The nurse instructs the 11-year-old diabetic child to use the side of the finger for blood testing because the side of the finger:

The nurse explains that the diagnosis of diabetes is made when the fasting blood glucose level is _______ mg/dL on two separate occasions,and the history is positive for indication of the disease.

The home health nurse is monitoring an 8-month-old child with hypothyroidism taking levothyroxine (Synthroid) .The nurse recognizes signs of overdose when the assessment reveals which symptom(s) ? Select all that apply.

The nurse reminds the adolescent with diabetes that soluble fiber in the diet can reduce what? Select all that apply.

The nurse explains that the function of an insulin pump is to:

The nurse assessing a glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c)test is aware that this test can evaluate average glucose levels over a period of _____ to _____ months.

The nurse warns that keeping diabetes in control in an adolescent is made difficult by what? Select all that apply.

The nurse assessing a glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA_1c)test is aware that this test can evaluate average glucose levels over a period of _ to _ months.