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Medical Surgical Endocrine ATI Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
Acute osteomyelitis is often preceded by a history of:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Acute osteomyelitis often follows trauma, providing a hematogenous entry for bacteria.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following are true of tuberculoid leprosy:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All are true: tuberculoid leprosy shows strong immunity, positive lepromin, and may progress to lepromatous.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is performing her routine physical assessment on a patient with Cushing's syndrome. Which of the following assessment findings is the nurse most likely to discover?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cushing's syndrome results from prolonged exposure to high cortisol levels. Patients often have adipose tissue deposits on the face (moon face), trunk, and upper back (buffalo hump).
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who has adrenal insufficiency. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect to be prescribed for the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Prednisone replaces cortisol in adrenal insufficiency (e.g., Addison's).
Question 5 of 5
The nurse working on a surgical unit has been made aware of the following client situations. The nurse should first see the client who had a
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Nose blowing post-hypophysectomy risks CSF leak or increased ICP, requiring immediate attention.