ATI LPN
ATI The Medical Surgical Endocrine Test Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse cares for a client who possibly has syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH). The client's serum sodium level is 114 mEq/L. Which action should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Severe hyponatremia (114 mEq/L) in SIADH requires fluid restriction as the first step.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
Simple goiter can be prevented by _________.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Iodine supplementation prevents goiter by ensuring adequate thyroid hormone production.
Question 4 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.
Question 5 of 5
Identify a characteristic of type I diabetes (IDDM).
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Type I diabetes requires insulin injections due to pancreatic beta-cell destruction.