ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Endocrine Quiz Questions
Question 1 of 5
Pulmonary abscess occurs most often as:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pulmonary abscesses most commonly result from aspiration of oral anaerobes.
Question 2 of 5
A tumor which frequently metastasizes to the lung:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All listed cancers "kidney, thyroid, breast, intestine "commonly metastasize to the lung.
Question 3 of 5
A very high blood protein is likely to be caused by:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Dehydration concentrates blood proteins, raising levels.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse in ICU cares for a client with adrenocortical insufficiency (Addison's) disease. The client reports nausea and abdominal pain. The blood pressure suddenly drops from 120/74 to 88/48, HR increases from 80 to 100/min and the client appears confused. Which action should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Addisonian Crisis is life-threatening with hypotension and hypoglycemia. Emergency management includes immediate hydrocortisone IVP to replace cortisol.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse has instructed a client who has hyperthyroidism and been prescribed propylthiouracil. Which of the following client statements would indicate a correct understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Propylthiouracil can cause liver toxicity; dark urine may indicate liver issues, requiring PHCP notification.