Hypophysectomy - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

ATI MEDSURG 2 NUR 265/DETAILED ANSWER KEY NEURO-SHOCK & BURNS PRACTICE 2024/2025. 1. A nurse in the emergency department is implementing a plan of care for a conscious client who has a suspected cervical cord injury. Which of the following immediate interventions should the nurse implement? (Select all that apply.) A. Hypotension B. Polyuria C. Hyperthermia D. Absence of bowel sounds E. Weakened gag reflex Rationale: <b>Hypotension is correct.</b> Lack of sympathetic input c...

Med Surg Endocrine system ### Preoperative Care for Transsphenoidal Hypophysectomy 1. What postoperative instructions should be provided to a patient after a transsphenoidal hypophysectomy? - A. Avoid sneezing - B. Drink through a straw - C. Cough forcefully - D. Wash mouth out with peroxide - Correct Answer: A. Avoid sneezing ### Acromegaly Evaluation 2. What causes the prominent facial features of a patient with acromegaly? - A. Prolactin - B. Growth hormone - C. Thyroid-stimulatin...

ATI MEDSURG 2 NUR 265/DETAILED ANSWER KEY NEURO-SHOCK & BURNS PRACTICE 2024/2025. 1. A nurse in the emergency department is implementing a plan of care for a conscious client who has a suspected cervical cord injury. Which of the following immediate interventions should the nurse implement? (Select all that apply.) A. Hypotension B. Polyuria C. Hyperthermia D. Absence of bowel sounds E. Weakened gag reflex Rationale: <b>Hypotension is correct.</b> Lack of sympathetic input c...

ATI COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR EXAM 2022/2023| ATI NCLEX PREDICTOR 180 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (90% PROBABILITY OF PASSING THE NCLEX) Nurses caring for a client whose 1 day postop following a Hypophysectomy for the removal of the pituitary tumor. Which of the following findings requires further assessment by nurse? a) Glascow scale score a 15 b) Blood drainage on initial dressing measuring 3 cm c) Report of dry mouth d) Urinary output greater than fluid intake d) Urinary output greater than...

Hurst Review Notes for NCLEX | Verified | Latest Update COMPLETE SUMMARISED NOTES 2023 HURST REVIEW FLUID + ELECTROLYTES 1. HORMONAL REGULATION OF FLUID VOLUME a. ALDOSTERONE (steroid, mineralocorticoid) i. Stored in adrenal glands—on top of kidneys ii. When blood volume gets low (vomiting, hemorrhage, etc.): 1. Aldosterone secretion ↑  RETAIN SODIUM/WATER  blood volume goes UP ↑ a. **Diseases w/ TOO MUCH aldosterone: retain sodium + water i. Cushing’s—too much of ALL...

NURSING 212: ENDOCRINE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Latest 2024/2025 | 100% Correct. Diagnostic Tests - √Answer :Stimulation Test Suppression Test Overnight Dexamethasone Suppresion test Radioactive iodine Uptake Thyroid-stimulating hormone Thyroid Scan T3 & T4 resin uptake test Needle aspiration of thyroid tissue Glycosylated Hemoglobin 24 Hour urine collection for vanillylmandelic Acid (VMA) Quiz :Hypopituitarism Causes - √Answer :Tumors Trauma Encephalitis Autoimmune disorder Strok...

HONDROS NURSING 212: ENDOCRINE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Latest Updated 2024/2025 (100% Correct) Risk Factors for Endocrine Disorders - √Answer :Age Heredity Congenital factors Trauma Environmental factors Consequence of other disorders Surgery Quiz :Diagnostic Tests - √Answer :Stimulation Test Suppression Test Overnight Dexamethasone Suppresion test Radioactive iodine Uptake Thyroid-stimulating hormone Thyroid Scan T3 & T4 resin uptake test Needle aspiration of thyroid tissue Gly...

HONDROS NURSING 212: ENDOCRINE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Latest 2024/2025 | 100% Correct. Risk Factors for Endocrine Disorders - √Answer :Age Heredity Congenital factors Trauma Environmental factors Consequence of other disorders Surgery Quiz :Diagnostic Tests - √Answer :Stimulation Test Suppression Test Overnight Dexamethasone Suppresion test Radioactive iodine Uptake Thyroid-stimulating hormone Thyroid Scan T3 & T4 resin uptake test Needle aspiration of thyroid tissue Glycosylat...

The client is in atrial fibrillation. Which information should the nurse consider about atrial fibrillation when planning care for this client? 1 A loss of atrial kick 2 No physiologic changes 3 Increased cardiac output 4 Decreased risk of pulmonary embolism - A loss of atrial kick What is a common metabolic cause of hypothermia? 1 Seizure 2 Dehydration 3 Hypoglycemia 4 Hyperthyroidism - Hypoglycemia The nurse is caring for a client who is admitted to the birthing unit with a ...

PHYS 506 Anatomy and Physiology Endocrine Mini MCQs 70 Answers 2023/24 (14.) A 24-year-old woman presents with a slightly elevated blood pressure. She has high plasma levels of total T4, cortisol, and renin activity, but no symptoms or signs of thyrotoxicosis or Cushing syndrome. Which of the following is the most likely explanation? (A) She has been treated with ACTH and TSH. (B) She has been treated with T3 and cortisol. (C) She has an adrenocortical tumor. (D) She is in the third trim...

Risk Factors for Endocrine Disorders - Age Heredity Congenital factors Trauma Environmental factors Consequence of other disorders Surgery Diagnostic Tests - Stimulation Test Suppression Test Overnight Dexamethasone Suppresion test Radioactive iodine Uptake Thyroid-stimulating hormone Thyroid Scan T3 & T4 resin uptake test Needle aspiration of thyroid tissue Glycosylated Hemoglobin 24 Hour urine collection for vanillylmandelic Acid (VMA) Hypopituitarism Causes -Tumors Trauma E...