ATI LPN
ATI Medical Surgical Endocrine Quiz Questions
Question 1 of 5
A client with a possible adrenal gland tumor is admitted for testing and treatment. Which nursing action is most appropriate for the charge nurse to delegate to the nursing assistant?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Reminding about coffee and position changes is within NA scope; assessment and planning are RN tasks.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is treating a patient suffering from an Addisonian crisis. The nurse should avoid the administration of:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Addisonian crisis causes severe hyperkalemia. Administering potassium chloride is contraindicated. It's a medical emergency with hypotension, hypoglycemia, hyperkalemia, and hyponatremia requiring hydrocortisone and fluids.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who was admitted with a pheochromocytoma. Which of the following nursing actions would be a priority?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pheochromocytoma causes catecholamine surges; frequent BP monitoring is priority due to hypertension risk.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client with type 1 diabetes mellitus about 'sick day' rules, and ways to prevent the development of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). It would indicate a correct understanding of the teaching if the client states
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ketone testing above 240 mg/dL helps prevent DKA during illness.
Question 5 of 5
A client with DI has dry lips and mucous membranes and poor skin turgor. Which intervention does the nurse provide first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: DI causes dehydration; forcing fluids addresses fluid deficit first.