Answer to Question 1
Correct Answer: 1,2,4,5
Rationale 1: The hypothalamus secretes releasing hormones.
Rationale 2: Hormones released by the endocrine system influence every organ in the body.
Rationale 3: The pituitary, not the hypothalamus, is often called the master gland; however, the pituitary and hypothalamus are best visualized as an integrated unit.
Rationale 4: The pituitary gland secretes TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone).
Rationale 5: The endocrine system is a major controller of homeostasis.
Answer to Question 2
Correct Answer: 1,3,4,5
Rationale 1: The equipment used to provide enteral feedings should be kept clean.
Rationale 2: Enteral feedings should hang no more than 4 hours.
Rationale 3: Unused feeding should be refrigerated to prevent spoilage.
Rationale 4: Plain water is acceptable for tubing flushes.
Rationale 5: Confirmation of tube placement must be done before each feeding.
Endocrine glands in the brain.
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