ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Endocrine ATI Questions
Question 1 of 5
A client with pheochromocytoma is admitted for surgery. What does the nurse do for the admitting assessment?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Palpating the abdomen may trigger catecholamine release, worsening hypertension.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following is NOT a function of hormones?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hormones regulate homeostasis, metabolism, and growth, but breaking down nutrients is primarily a function of enzymes in the digestive system.
Question 3 of 5
Identify the hormone(s) produced by the hypothalamus.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The hypothalamus produces oxytocin, ADH, and releasing/inhibiting hormones that control the pituitary.
Question 4 of 5
Identify the hormone that causes the development of the breast and milk production.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Prolactin from the anterior pituitary stimulates breast development and milk production.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is NOT true of parathyroid hormone action?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: PTH increases, not decreases, blood calcium levels to maintain homeostasis.