ATI RN
Endocrine System Exam Questions and Answers Questions
Question 1 of 5
Mary has been a diabetic for 10 years and is normally well controlled on 20 U of NPH insulin a day. She reports that she has a fever and is nauseated; her last three urine specimens had over 2% sugar and tested positive for acetone. Your evaluation of this situation is that
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
Mrs. H, who has just had a thyroidectomy, is complaining of a sore throat and difficulty swallowing. What is the most appropriate action for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
Anthony is being treated with medication for hypothyroidism. The physician explains to Anthony that his symptoms should resolve as the medication reaches an appropriate level. Presenting signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism include:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following are the signs of fluid overload?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
The patient with pheochromocytoma had surgery to remove his adrenal glands. Which nursing intervention should you delegate to the nursing assistant?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.