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PN Learning System Medical Surgical Endocrine Practice Quiz Questions
Question 1 of 5
Basophilic stippling of RBCs
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lead poisoning causes basophilic stippling of RBCs from inhibited heme synthesis.
Question 2 of 5
Initial treatment of asthma might include any of the following, except:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Phenobarbital (sedative) is not used in acute asthma; others relieve bronchospasm.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following is true regarding tuberculin hypersensitivity:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tuberculin hypersensitivity is a delayed-type (Type IV) reaction mediated by T-cells.
Question 4 of 5
A client is admitted to the ICU with diagnosis of a brain tumor complicated by transient diabetes insipidus. Which client data related to this complication should the nurse expect? Select ONE that does not apply.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: DI is a condition in which ADH is insufficiently produced or suppressed, resulting in polydipsia and polyuria (up to 20 L/day). Urine is copious and dilute with a low specific gravity (<1.005); fluid volume deficit can lead to dehydration, hypernatremia, high serum osmolality, and weight loss.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse cares for a client with Addison's disease who was involved in a motor vehicle accident and hospitalized for a fracture of the right femur. Which client information is most important to report to the PCP?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Significant BP drop in Addison's suggests adrenal crisis, a priority to report due to risk of shock.