ATI RN
Endocrine System Nursing Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The correct term for the digestive tract that begins at the mouth and finishes at the anus is called?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct term for the digestive tract that begins at the mouth and finishes at the anus is called the alimentary canal. This term specifically refers to the entire passage through which food passes and is digested. The term "alimentary" pertains to nourishment or nutrition, making it the most accurate description of the digestive tract. A: Digestive passage is too broad and vague, not specifying the entire route of digestion. B: Elementary canal is not a commonly used term in anatomy to describe the digestive tract. D: Intestinal tract specifically refers to the section of the digestive system that includes the small and large intestines, excluding the mouth, esophagus, and stomach.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following is not a similarity between hormones and neurotransmitters?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because it states that none of the above choices are similarities between hormones and neurotransmitters. This is accurate as choices B, C, and D all highlight similarities between hormones and neurotransmitters. Choice B is correct as both are chemical messengers, choice C is correct because some hormones and neurotransmitters can be chemically identical, and choice D is correct because both produce molecules that act on receptors. Therefore, A is the correct choice as it states that there are no similarities between the two, which is not the case.
Question 3 of 5
Common nonspecific manifestations that may alert the nurse to endocrine dysfunction include
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse determines that a patient with a 2-hour OGTT of 152 mg/dL has
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse assesses the diabetic patient's technique of self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) 3 months after initial instruction. Which error in the performance of SMBG noted by the nurse requires intervention?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.