Exam 3 Study Guide PDF

Exam 3 Study Guide Ch 52 1. Describe the common characteristics and functions of hormones. 2. Identify the locations of the endocrine glands. 3. Describe the functions of hormones secreted by the pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal glands and the pancreas. 4. Obtain significant subject...

Exam 3 Study Guide Ch 52 1. Describe the common characteristics and functions of hormones. 2. Identify the locations of the endocrine glands. 3. Describe the functions of hormones secreted by the pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal glands and the pancreas. 4. Obtain significant subjective and objective assessment data related to the endocrine system from a patient. 5. Perform a physical assessment of the endocrine system using the appropriate techniques. 6. Link age-related changes in the endocrine system to differences in assessment findings. 7. Distinguish normal from common abnormal findings of a physical assessment of the endocrine system. 8. Describe the purpose, significance of results, and nursing responsibilities related to diagnostic studies of the endocrine system. Ch 53 1. Describe the pathophysiology and clinical manifestations of diabetes. 2. Distinguish between type 1 and type 2 diabetes. 3. Describe the interprofessional care of a patient with diabetes. 4. Describe the role of nutrition and exercise in managing diabetes. 5. Discuss the nursing management of a patient with newly diagnosed diabetes. 6. Describe the nursing management of a patient with diabetes in the ambulatory and home care settings. 7. Relate the pathophysiology of acute and chronic complications of diabetes to the clinical manifestations. 8. Explain the interprofessional care and nursing management of a patient with acute and chronic complications of diabetes. Ch 54 1. Explain the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, interprofessional and nursing management of the patient with an anterior pituitary gland problem. 2. Describe the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, interprofessional and nursing management of the patient with a posterior pituitary gland problem. 3. Explain the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, interprofessional and nursing management of the patient with a thyroid problem. 4. Describe the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, interprofessional and nursing management of the patient with a parathyroid problem. 5. Identify the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, interprofessional and nursing management of the patient with an adrenal cortex problem. 6. Describe the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, interprofessional care, and nursing management of the patient with an adrenal medulla problem. 7. List the side effects of corticosteroid therapy. Ch 55 1. Describe the structures and functions of the male and female reproductive systems. 2. Outline the functions of the major hormones essential for the functioning of the male and female reproductive systems. 3. Explain the physiologic changes during the stages of a sexual response. 4. Link the age-related changes of the reproductive system to the differences in assessment findings. 5. Obtain significant subjective and objective data related to the reproductive system and information about sexual function. 6. Perform a physical assessment of the reproductive system using the appropriate techniques. 7. Distinguish normal from common abnormal findings of a physical assessment of the reproductive system. 8. Describe the purpose, significance of results, and nursing responsibilities related to diagnostic studies of the reproductive system. Ch 56 1. State screening guidelines for the early detection of breast cancer. 2. Explain the types, causes, clinical manifestations, and interprofessional and nursing management of common benign breast problems. 3. State the risk factors for breast cancer. 4. Describe the pathophysiology and clinical manifestations of breast cancer. 5. Describe the interprofessional and nursing management of breast cancer. 6. Specify the physical and psychologic aspects of nursing management for the patient undergoing breast cancer surgery. 7. Explain the indications for, types and complications of, and nursing management after reconstructive breast surgery. Ch 58 1. Outline strategies for the diagnosis and treatment of female infertility. 2. Identify risk factors and nursing and interprofessional management of early pregnancy loss and ectopic pregnancy. 3. Describe the etiology and clinical manifestations of menstrual problems, abnormal uterine bleeding, and polycystic ovary syndrome. 4. Describe physiologic changes related to menopause and management perimenopausal symptoms. 5. Outline the etiology and clinical manifestations of infections of the lower genital tract and pelvic inflammatory disease. 6. Identify the pathophysiology and appropriate interprofessional and nursing care for benign gynecologic problems. 7. Explain the clinical manifestations, diagnostic studies, and treatment of gynecologic cancers. 8. Discuss the interprofessional and nursing care for victims of sexual assault. Ch 59 1. Describe the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, and interprofessional and nursing management of benign prostatic hyperplasia. 2. Describe the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, and interprofessional care of prostate cancer. 3. Explain the nursing management of prostate cancer. 4. Specify the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, and interprofessional and nursing management of prostatitis and problems of the penis and scrotum. 5. Explain the clinical manifestations and interprofessional care of testicular cancer. 6. Describe the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, and interprofessional and nursing management of problems related to male sexual function. 7. Discuss the psychologic and emotional implications related to male reproductive problems.