ATI LPN
Test Bank for Medical Surgical Nursing: Concepts for Interprofessional Collaborative Care 10th Edition
Chapter 61 Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse collaborates with an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) to provide care for a client who is prescribed a 24-hour urine specimen collection. Which statement should the nurse include when delegating this activity to the UAP?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The 24-hour urine collection begins after discarding the first void to ensure a full 24-hour period of collection. This ensures accurate measurement of excreted substances.
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 with excessive production of thyrocalcitonin (calcitonin). For which electrolyte imbalance should the nurse assess?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Parafollicular cells produce thyrocalcitonin (calcitonin), which regulates serum calcium levels. Excessive calcitonin can lead to hypocalcemia by inhibiting bone resorption and increasing calcium excretion.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse cares for a client who is prescribed a serum catecholamine test. Which action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Serum catecholamine samples must be placed on ice and sent to the laboratory immediately to maintain sample integrity and ensure accurate results.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse assesses a female client who presents with hirsutism. Which question should the nurse ask when assessing this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hirsutism, or excessive hair growth, can result from endocrine disorders and may cause a disruption in body image, especially for female clients. Asking about self-perception addresses the psychosocial impact of the condition.