ATI LPN
ATI Targeted Medical Surgical Endocrine Questions
Question 1 of 5
Fat soluble vitamins include all EXCEPT:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Vitamin C is water-soluble, unlike the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K.
Question 2 of 5
What inhibits gastrin secretion?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Secretin inhibits gastrin secretion to reduce acid production; atropine doesn't affect it, adrenaline may increase it.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient who is scheduled to have a thyroid panel drawn next week. After confirming with physician, which information is most important for the nurse to include in the patient instructions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Aspirin, iodine-containing medications, contrast media, and other drugs may affect result. To ensure an accurate test result, aspirin should be avoided for 2 days before testing. Birth control pills also will alter the test results. Antacids, diuretics, and multivitamins do not affect the results of a thyroid panel.
Question 4 of 5
Which statement accurately describes endocrine glands?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Endocrine glands secrete directly into the bloodstream, whereas exocrine glands secrete via a duct.
Question 5 of 5
G-proteins (guanine nucleotide-binding proteins) are molecules involved in the transmission of hormonal signals from outside a cell to the interior by means of a process called:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Signal transduction is the process by which G-proteins relay hormonal signals from the cell surface to intracellular targets, converting an extracellular signal into a cellular response.