ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Endocrine Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
An inflammatory response is triggered when:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Mast cells release histamine/heparin, causing inflammation; cortisone suppresses it.
Question 2 of 5
When the pH , a state of alkalosis exists.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Alkalosis is pH > 7.45; normal is 7.35-7.45.
Question 3 of 5
About five percent of patients with esophageal cancer have metastasis to supraclavicular lymph nodes
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Approximately 5% of esophageal cancer cases metastasize to supraclavicular lymph nodes, a recognized distant metastatic site, often indicating advanced disease.
Question 4 of 5
Ulcerative colitis
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ulcerative colitis features continuous mucosal involvement from the rectum proximally, without fistulas, which are more typical of Crohn's disease.
Question 5 of 5
Elderly diabetes who have gallstones but who are asymptomatic should have elective cholectysectomy because of the risk of developing gallstones cancer
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Asymptomatic gallstones in elderly diabetics do not warrant elective cholecystectomy due to low gallbladder cancer risk unless symptomatic or complicated.