A nurse is talking with a client whose thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) level will be measured. Which of the following statements by the nurse explains the purpose of this test?

The test measures the hormone that attaches to a protein in your blood.

The test measures the hormone that feeds the thyroid gland.

The test measures the hormone that indicates the metabolic rate.

The test measures the hormone that controls energy levels.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

Choice A reason: The statement is incorrect because TSH does not attach to a protein in the blood; it stimulates the thyroid gland to produce thyroid hormones.

Choice B reason: This choice is partially correct. TSH does stimulate the thyroid gland, but the main purpose of the test is not to measure the 'feeding' of the gland but to assess its function and how well it's producing thyroid hormones.

Choice C reason: This is the correct statement. TSH levels are measured to determine the thyroid gland's activity, which directly influences the metabolic rate. The normal range for TSH levels in adults is typically 0.4 to 4.0 milliunits per liter (mU/L). However, these values can vary slightly based on the laboratory and the age of the individual.

Choice D reason: While TSH does influence energy levels by regulating thyroid hormone production, this choice does not directly explain the purpose of measuring TSH levels.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

Choice A reason: Stridor is a high-pitched sound heard with breathing and is not related to the pattern described.

Choice B reason: Kussmaul respirations are deep and labored, typically associated with metabolic acidosis, not the pattern described.

Choice C reason: Apneustic respirations are characterized by prolonged inspiratory phases, which is not the pattern described.

Choice D reason: This is the correct choice. Cheyne Stokes respirations are characterized by a cyclic pattern of increasing and decreasing tidal volumes followed by periods of apnea, fitting the description provided.

A. Apply a tourniquet just below the elbow. B. Elevate the limb and apply ice. C. Clean the wound. D. Apply pressure above the wound.

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

Choice A reason: Applying a tourniquet just below the elbow is not recommended as the first line of action for a deep laceration unless there is life-threatening hemorrhaging that cannot be controlled by direct pressure. Tourniquets are used as a last resort because they can cause tissue damage.

Choice B reason: Elevating the limb and applying ice can help reduce bleeding and swelling. Elevation uses gravity to help reduce blood flow to the injury, and the cold from the ice constricts blood vessels, further helping to control bleeding and reduce swelling.

Choice C reason: Cleaning the wound is important, but it should not be the first action taken. The initial focus should be on stopping the bleeding. Once bleeding is controlled, the wound can be cleaned to prevent infection.

Choice D reason: Applying pressure directly to the wound with a clean cloth or bandage is the first step in controlling bleeding. However, the question specifies applying pressure above the wound, which would not be effective in controlling bleeding from the wound itself.

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