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ATI Quiz Medical Surgical Endocrine Questions
Question 1 of 5
If an endocrine gland begins to hypersecrete, it usually causes which result?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hyperplasia (increased cellular growth) is the usual cause of hypersecretion of an endocrine gland.
Question 2 of 5
Alpha cells in the pancreas secrete ___ to protect the body from hypoglycaemia.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Glucagon, secreted by pancreatic alpha cells, raises blood glucose levels to prevent hypoglycemia.
Question 3 of 5
Which finding should the nurse be most concerned about for a client with hypothyroidism?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Weight gain is a concerning symptom of hypothyroidism due to slowed metabolism.
Question 4 of 5
Which assessment findings are associated with Cushing's disease?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Acne is a common finding in Cushing's disease due to excess cortisol.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse notes that a patient is diagnosed with Hashimoto's thyroiditis. What is the most likely cause of this patient's health problem?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hashimoto's thyroiditis is the most common type of hypothyroidism and is caused by an autoimmune response that leads to destruction of the thyroid gland by immunological processes.