ATI LPN
ATI Medical Surgical Endocrine Questions
Question 1 of 5
In diabetic acidosis treated with glucose, insulin and fluids weakness and low T-waves on electrocardiogram suggest:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Low T-waves and weakness post-treatment indicate hypokalemia, as insulin drives potassium into cells.
Question 2 of 5
The diagnosis of primary aldosteronism may be suspected if there is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Primary aldosteronism (Conn's syndrome) causes hypokalemia from urinary potassium loss due to excess aldosterone.
Question 3 of 5
Symptoms of thyrotoxicosis may be mimicked by:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Anxiety states mimic thyrotoxicosis with tachycardia, sweating, and nervousness.
Question 4 of 5
A patient has a serum potassium of 2 mg/100, muscular weakness, tetany and hypertension, the possible cause is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Primary aldosteronism causes hypokalemia, weakness, tetany, and hypertension from aldosterone excess.
Question 5 of 5
Sickle cell anemia
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sickle cell anemia causes cholelithiasis (pigment stones) and joint pain from vaso-occlusion.