ATI LPN
ATI The Medical Surgical Endocrine Test Questions
Question 1 of 5
Each of the following is true regarding the spleen, except:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Spleen filters blood, not lymph; it's a secondary lymphoid organ.
Question 2 of 5
The kidney does all of the following when the pH of the extracellular fluid drops, EXCEPT:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In acidosis, kidneys excrete H+ and reabsorb HCO3-, not excrete less HCO3-.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
The serum bilirubin is usually below 6 mg% in hemolytic states
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In hemolytic states, unconjugated bilirubin rarely exceeds 6 mg/dL due to the liver's capacity to conjugate excess bilirubin unless overwhelmed.
Question 5 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.