ATI LPN
ATI The Medical Surgical Endocrine Test Questions
Question 1 of 5
An increased incidence of peptic ulceration is found in rheumatoid arthritis
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rheumatoid arthritis patients have an increased risk of peptic ulcers, often due to chronic NSAID use, which impairs mucosal protection.
Question 2 of 5
All the following may be helpful in differentiating acute pancreatitis from perforation of a peptic ulcer except:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Elevated serum amylase occurs in both acute pancreatitis and perforated peptic ulcer (due to peritoneal irritation), making it nondiscriminatory.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following is best for emergency treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Crystalline (regular) insulin acts rapidly IV to correct hyperglycemia and ketoacidosis in emergencies.
Question 4 of 5
Paroxysmal hypertension is characteristic of:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pheochromocytoma causes episodic hypertension due to catecholamine surges.
Question 5 of 5
Deep rapid respiration is found in:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Deep, rapid (Kussmaul) respiration compensates for metabolic acidosis in diabetic ketoacidosis, not insulin shock.