ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Endocrine ATI Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
A client had a parathyroidectomy 18 hours ago. Which finding requires immediate attention?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hoarseness post-parathyroidectomy may indicate recurrent laryngeal nerve damage or airway compromise.
Question 2 of 5
The hypothalamus secretes releasing and inhibiting hormones that regulate the production and secretion of hormones from the:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Releasing and inhibiting hormones from the hypothalamus target the anterior pituitary to regulate its hormone secretion.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following is NOT true of growth hormone?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Growth hormone promotes fat breakdown and inhibits glucose uptake, not glucose metabolism.
Question 4 of 5
Identify the gland that secretes cortisol and aldosterone.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The adrenal gland's cortex secretes cortisol (glucocorticoid) and aldosterone (mineralocorticoid).
Question 5 of 5
The antagonistic hormone to insulin is __________.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Glucagon raises blood glucose, opposing insulin's glucose-lowering effect.