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ATI Quiz Medical Surgical Endocrine Questions
Question 1 of 5
Of the following places of work, cases of byssinosis are most likely to be found in:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Byssinosis (cotton dust lung disease) occurs in cotton mill workers.
Question 2 of 5
An elevated serum calcium concentration often appears in the course of:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sarcoidosis and hyperparathyroidism elevate serum calcium; myxedema and uremia do not.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is treating a patient suffering from an Addisonian crisis. The nurse should avoid the administration of:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Addisonian crisis causes severe hyperkalemia. Administering potassium chloride is contraindicated. It's a medical emergency with hypotension, hypoglycemia, hyperkalemia, and hyponatremia requiring hydrocortisone and fluids.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who was admitted with a pheochromocytoma. Which of the following nursing actions would be a priority?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pheochromocytoma causes catecholamine surges; frequent BP monitoring is priority due to hypertension risk.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client with type 1 diabetes mellitus about 'sick day' rules, and ways to prevent the development of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). It would indicate a correct understanding of the teaching if the client states
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ketone testing above 240 mg/dL helps prevent DKA during illness.