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Medical Surgical Endocrine Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
Spontaneous pneumothorax:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Spontaneous pneumothorax causes sudden dyspnea and chest pain with minimal findings unless complicated.
Question 2 of 5
Massive atelectasis:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Massive atelectasis post-surgery causes dyspnea and cyanosis, often with fever.
Question 3 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 4 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.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving treatment for DKA. Which of the following laboratory values would indicate that the client's DKA is resolving?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: DKA resolution is indicated by glucose <200 mg/dL and HCO3- nearing normal (22-26 mEq/L).