ATI LPN
ATI Medical Surgical Endocrine Questions
Question 1 of 5
Predominantly in Jewish infant
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tay-Sachs disease predominantly affects Ashkenazi Jewish infants.
Question 2 of 5
The most frequent cause of death in late sarcoidosis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Renal insufficiency from hypercalcemia/nephrocalcinosis is a leading cause of death in late sarcoidosis.
Question 3 of 5
An infection which does not commonly cause leukemia is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pneumococcal pneumonia does not cause leukemia; others may mimic it hematologically.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assessing a patient with hypoparathyroidism for electrolyte imbalances. The nurse notes a positive Chvostek's sign, indicating:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A positive Chvostek's sign occurs when the nurse taps the facial nerve at the angle of the jaw, resulting in facial muscle twitching. This is caused by low serum calcium due to hypoparathyroidism.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is reviewing newly prescribed medications for assigned clients. Which of the following prescribed medications should the nurse question?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Desmopressin (ADH analog) worsens SIADH by increasing water retention; it's used for DI, not SIADH.