ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Endocrine Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
Indication for prompt corticosteroid therapy in sarcoidosis include:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Steroids are indicated for disfiguring skin lesions and hypercalciuria in sarcoidosis to prevent complications.
Question 2 of 5
Tenacious bloody sputum is characteristic of:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Klebsiella (Friedländer's) pneumonia produces tenacious, bloody 'currant jelly' sputum.
Question 3 of 5
Massive atelectasis:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Massive atelectasis post-surgery causes dyspnea and cyanosis, often with fever.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient scheduled for a radioactive iodine uptake test. Which of the following statements should be included in the patient instructions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Radioactive iodine uptake tests diagnose thyroid disorders. After the test, special precautions like flushing the toilet twice for 24 hours are needed as the tracer is eliminated in urine. Contact with others is not restricted.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assessing clients for their risk of developing Cushing's syndrome. The nurse should identify at greatest risk, the client who is a
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Long-term corticosteroid use is a primary cause of iatrogenic Cushing's syndrome.