ATI LPN
Test Bank for Medical Surgical Nursing: Concepts for Interprofessional Collaborative Care 10th Edition
Chapter 61 : Assessment of the Endocrine System Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse cares for a client who is prescribed a 24-hour urine collection. The unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) reports that, while pouring urine into the collection container, some urine splashed his hand. Which action should the nurse take next?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The nurse should ensure the UAP washed their hands to follow Standard Precautions and remove any potential preservative, which may be caustic. This is the immediate safety priority.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse evaluates laboratory results for a male client who reports fluid secretion from his breasts. Which hormone value should the nurse assess first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Breast fluid secretion in males is often due to elevated prolactin levels, which is secreted by the anterior pituitary gland. Assessing anterior pituitary hormones is the priority.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse cares for a client who has excessive catecholamine release. Which assessment finding should the nurse correlate with this condition?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Catecholamines activate the sympathetic nervous system, leading to tachycardia (increased pulse) as part of the fight-or-flight response.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse assesses a client diagnosed with adrenal hypofunction. Which client statement should the nurse correlate with this diagnosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Adrenal hypofunction can lead to hyponatremia, causing salt cravings, as seen in the clients desire for potato chips.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse teaches an older adult with a decreased production of estrogen. Which statement should the nurse include in this clients teaching to decrease injury?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Decreased estrogen in older adults increases the risk of osteoporosis and fractures. Weight-bearing exercises like walking help maintain bone density and reduce injury risk.