ATI LPN
ATI The Medical Surgical Endocrine Test Questions
Question 1 of 5
A client presents to the ED with acute adrenal insufficiency and the following vital signs: P 118 beats/min, R 18 breaths/min, BP 84/44 mm Hg, pulse oximetry 98%, and T 98.8°F oral. Which nursing intervention is the highest priority for this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypotension (84/44) in adrenal insufficiency requires isotonic fluids first for shock management.
Question 2 of 5
From a medical perspective, ______ hormones can be taken orally because they are water-insoluble lipids and poorly digested.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Steroid hormones are lipid-soluble and resist digestion, making them suitable for oral administration, unlike peptide hormones.
Question 3 of 5
Hormones produced by the hypothalamus and secreted by the posterior pituitary include:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: ADH and oxytocin are made in the hypothalamus and released by the posterior pituitary.
Question 4 of 5
Simple goiter can be prevented by _________.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Iodine supplementation prevents goiter by ensuring adequate thyroid hormone production.
Question 5 of 5
The main mineralocorticoid produced by the adrenal cortex is _____.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Aldosterone regulates sodium and potassium balance as the primary mineralocorticoid.