Chapter 20 practice quiz

The endocrine system has close interrelationships with other body systems. Nonendocrine glands and organs secrete hormones. Based on this information, the nurse tells the client that which other structures or organs produce specific hormones

heart, liver, kidneys

Which structures or organs produce specific hormones?

heart, stomach, kidneys

The nurse discusses the role of luteinizing hormone in both male and females. What is the best explanation by the nurse to the client about the function of luteinizing hormone (LH)?

stimulates the formation of the corpus luteum in females, stimulates ovulation in females, and stimulates the production of testosterone in males

Which function is associated with the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland?

Controls bone and tissue growth

The nurse is explaining to the client that glands associated with the endocrine system have many actions. Based on this information, which information best describes the role of the thyroid gland to the client by the nurse?

Controls the body's rate of metabolism and Affects calcium storage

The nurse is explaining to the nursing students the relationship between "releasing" hormones and "inhibiting" hormones. What is the best answer by the nursing students of which part of the body is responsible for releasing hormones that either inhibit release or promote release of other hormones from the anterior lobe of the pituitary?

Hypothalamus

What part of the body is responsible for releasing hormones that either inhibit release or promote release of other hormones from the anterior lobe of the pituitary?

Hypothalamus

Major hormones are released by the anterior, middle, and posterior divisions of the pituitary gland that have widespread effects on the body. Which is the best explanation of an action of the middle lobe of the pituitary gland to the client by the nurse?

Increases skin and hair pigmentation

What are function of the thymus as an endocrine organ?

Influences cellular immunity and Stimulates production of T-cells

Which element deficiency should the nurse identify in the client diagnosed with a goiter

Iodine

A newly diagnosed diabetic is discussing the disease with the nurse. The client asks about the hormones that might affect diabetes. Which is considered client teaching information about somatostatin?

It inhibits the release of insulin.

A 30-year-old client arrives at the community clinic complaining of difficulty sleeping. The nurse is reviewing the key that hormones have in the body with the client. Which hormone would be the best in explaining the regulation of the sleep-wake cycle?

Melatonin

Which hormone influences the regulation of the sleep-wake cycle?

Melatonin

When educating a group of students about the pituitary hormones, which should the nurse identify as the function of vasopressin?

Stimulates contraction of blood vessels

function of vasopressin

Stimulates contraction of blood vessels

Hormones are chemicals that regulate, integrate, and coordinate body systems and functions. The nurse educator asks a nursing student what the function of the hypothalamus is in the endocrine system. Which explanation by the student nurse provides the best description

The hypothalamus secretes many hormones, which in turn control the release of hormones by the pituitary gland.

The nurse identifies which characteristic as a result of aging on the endocrine system?

Decrease in metabolic rate

When considering conception, which hormone is responsible for the production of eggs?

FSH

What information should the nurse include in a discussion about how the body regulates blood sugar levels?

Glucagon facilitates the raising of blood sugar and Insulin facilitates the lowering of blood sugar

The nurse is explaining to the client that glands associated with the endocrine system have many actions. Which information best describes the role of the parathyroid gland to the client by the nurse?

Regulates the amount of calcium and phosphorus in the blood and Activates vitamin D