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ATI Medical Surgical Endocrine Quiz Questions
Question 1 of 5
The anterior pituitary gland hormone ACTH regulates the production and secretion of the glucocorticoid hormone ___ from the adrenal cortex.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: ACTH from the anterior pituitary stimulates the adrenal cortex to produce cortisol, a glucocorticoid hormone involved in stress and metabolism regulation.
Question 2 of 5
Which is the initial step of the negative feedback regulation that results in the suppression of secretion of TSH and TRH thyroid hormone?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The process begins with the hypothalamus secreting TRH to stimulate TSH release.
Question 3 of 5
Which should the nurse be most concerned about during the treatment of a client experiencing a thyroid storm?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Shivering in thyroid storm may indicate worsening fever or instability, a critical concern.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse monitors for which clinical manifestation in the patient diagnosed with hyperthyroidism?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Insomnia is a clinical manifestation the nurse anticipates when assessing the patient who is diagnosed with hyperthyroidism, due to the hypermetabolic state increasing alertness and energy.
Question 5 of 5
A patient is diagnosed with secondary hyperparathyroidism. Which additional health problem does the nurse assess for in this patient's history?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Secondary hyperparathyroidism is most often observed in patients with chronic renal failure or chronic calcium malabsorption, as the kidneys fail to activate vitamin D, leading to increased PTH secretion.