4. Medical-Surgical Nursing

Endocrine Emergencies — Quiz

Test your understanding of endocrine emergencies with 5 practice questions.

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Practice Questions

Question 1

Which set of criteria constitutes Whipple’s triad for diagnosing true hypoglycemia?

Question 2

In a patient with diabetic ketoacidosis whose serum potassium is 3.0 mEq/L after initial fluid resuscitation, what is the most appropriate next nursing action?

Question 3

A patient’s serum electrolytes show Na^+=142 mEq/L, Cl^–=100 mEq/L, HCO_3^–=12 mEq/L. What is the anion gap?

Question 4

A distinguishing clinical feature of thyroid storm compared to severe hyperthyroidism is:

Question 5

Propylthiouracil (PTU) assists in thyroid storm management primarily by: