ATI LPN
ATI Medical Surgical Endocrine Questions
Question 1 of 5
Chronic respiratory disease, pancreatic deficiency & high concentration of sweat electrolytes are seen in:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cystic fibrosis features respiratory issues, pancreatic insufficiency, and high sweat chloride.
Question 2 of 5
An infection which does not commonly cause leukemia is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pneumococcal pneumonia does not cause leukemia; others may mimic it hematologically.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assessing a patient with hypoparathyroidism for electrolyte imbalances. The nurse notes a positive Chvostek's sign, indicating:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A positive Chvostek's sign occurs when the nurse taps the facial nerve at the angle of the jaw, resulting in facial muscle twitching. This is caused by low serum calcium due to hypoparathyroidism.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is reviewing newly prescribed medications for assigned clients. Which of the following prescribed medications should the nurse question?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Desmopressin (ADH analog) worsens SIADH by increasing water retention; it's used for DI, not SIADH.
Question 5 of 5
The home health nurse is visiting a client who has hypothyroidism and was recently started on levothyroxine. It would be a priority for the nurse to assess the client's
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Levothyroxine increases metabolism; priority is monitoring HR and BP for tachycardia or hypertension.