Lesson 02 - Care of the Patient Experiencing Comorbid Conditions (Musculoskeletal and Endocrine) Due No due date Points 36 Questions 36 Time Limit None Attempt History Attempt Time Score LATEST Attempt 1 49 minutes 16.3 out of 36 ** Some questions not yet graded Score for this quiz: 16.3 out of 36 * Submitted Aug 13 at 12:36pm This attempt took 49 minutes. Question 1 1 / 1 pts Exercise 1 - Writing Activity This exercise will take approximately 30 minutes to complete. Exercise 1 - Question 1 Which statements are true regarding the role and/or function of the endocrine and exocrine systems? Select all that apply. Correct! Endocrine glands are ductless glands. Exocrine glands are responsible for reproductive functioning. Correct! Endocrine glands release their secretions directly into the bloodstream. Correct! The endocrine system secretes hormones. Correct! Exocrine glands assist with maintaining homeostasis for the body. Question 2 1 / 1 pts Exercise 1 - Question 2 The [Answer1] is considered the "master gland" of the endocrine system. Correct! Pituitary gland Correct Answers pituitary gland Question 3 1 / 1 pts Exercise 1 - Question 3 [Answer1] is the means by which the endocrine system maintains homeostasis. Correct! negative feedback Correct Answers Negative feedback Question 4 0.8 / 1 pts Exercise 1 - Question 4 Match each disorder of the pituitary gland with its correct description. (A) A transient or permanent metabolic disorder of the posterior pituitary in which ADH is deficient (B) A disorder in which the pituitary gland releases too much ADH and, in response, the kidneys reabsorb more water (C) An overproduction of somatotropin in the adult (D) A condition in which there is a deficiency in growth hormone (E) A condition that usually results from an oversecretion of growth hormone Correct! Acromegaly C Correct! Gigantism E Correct! Dwarfism D Correct! Diabetes insipidus A You Answered Syndrome of inappropriate secretion of antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) C Correct AnswerB Question 5 Not yet graded / 1 pts Exercise 1 - Question 5 What is diabetes? Your Answer: A group of diseases that result in too much sugar in the blood high blood glucose. Diabetes is a disease that results when there is decreased activity of insulin, a decreased production of insulin, or an absolute lack of insulin being produced by the beta cells of the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas. Question 6 1 / 1 pts Exercise 1 - Question 6 For each characteristic listed below, identify whether it is a characteristic of (a) type 1 diabetes mellitus, (b) type 2 diabetes mellitus, or (c) both type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus. (A) Type 1 diabetes mellitus (B) Type 2 diabetes mellitus (C) Both type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus Correct! Usually associated with individuals under age 30 A Correct! Underweight A Correct! Overweight B Correct! May be controlled with oral agents B Correct! Incidence of complications C Correct! Gradual onset B Question 7 1 / 1 pts Exercise 1 - Question 7 A patient recently diagnosed with diabetes mellitus asks the nurse about potential causes. The nurse correctly recognizes that which factors may be considered to have a causative relationship with the disease? Select all that apply. Correct! Obesity Correct! Autoimmune disorder development Correct! Ethnicity Correct! Lifestyle Caucasian Correct! Genetic factors Question 8 1 / 1 pts Exercise 1 - Question 8 Match each diagnostic test for diabetes with its corresponding function. (Hint: See Box 11-2 in your textbook.) (A) Test used to determine the presence of either type 1 or type 2 diabetes. (B) The administration of a carbohydrate solution followed by drawing a blood specimen to assess the level of blood glucose hours later. (C) Drawing of a blood sample after a period of fasting, typically 8 hours. (D) Used to measure the level of glucose that has been incorporated into the body's hemoglobin. Correct! Fasting blood glucose C Correct!