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ATI Quiz Medical Surgical Endocrine Questions
Question 1 of 5
An elevated serum calcium concentration often appears in the course of:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sarcoidosis and hyperparathyroidism elevate serum calcium; myxedema and uremia do not.
Question 2 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 3 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 4 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.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse reviews the vital signs of a client diagnosed with Graves' disease and sees that the client's temperature is up to 99.6°F. After notifying the health care provider, what does the nurse do next?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Fever in Graves' may signal thyroid storm; cardiac assessment (e.g., tachycardia) is next to monitor complications.