ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Endocrine Exam Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about preventing long-term complications of retinopathy and neuropathy with an older adult client who has diabetes mellitus. Which of the following actions is the most important for the nurse to include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Maintaining stable blood glucose levels is the most important action because it directly impacts the risk of developing complications such as retinopathy and neuropathy. Good glycemic control helps prevent the progression of these conditions.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data on a client who has hyperthyroidism. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect the client to report?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Frequent mood changes, including anxiety and irritability, are common in hyperthyroidism as a result of increased thyroid hormone levels affecting mood regulation.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer prednisone 40 mg PO to an adolescent client. Available is prednisone oral solution 5 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 40 mL
Rationale: Volume (mL) = Desired dose (40 mg) / Concentration (5 mg/5 mL) = 40 mL.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has hyperthyroidism (Graves' disease). Which of the following serum laboratory findings should the nurse expect to be below the expected reference range?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) is suppressed in hyperthyroidism because the thyroid gland produces excessive hormones, causing a negative feedback loop that reduces TSH levels.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about exercise with a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Injecting insulin into the thigh before running can increase absorption rates, leading to hypoglycemia. Rotating injection sites and avoiding muscle groups that will be heavily exercised is recommended.