ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Endocrine ATI Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client who has hyperthyroidism and is at risk for developing thyroid storm. It would be necessary for the nurse to notify the primary health care provider (PHCP) if the client
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fever (e.g., 100.8°F) in hyperthyroidism signals thyroid storm, requiring immediate PHCP notification.
Question 2 of 5
These data are obtained by the RN who is assessing a client who had a transsphenoidal hypophysectomy yesterday. What information has the most immediate implications for the client's care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Headache and stiff neck post-hypophysectomy suggest meningitis or CSF leak, needing urgent action.
Question 3 of 5
A client had a parathyroidectomy 18 hours ago. Which finding requires immediate attention?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hoarseness post-parathyroidectomy may indicate recurrent laryngeal nerve damage or airway compromise.
Question 4 of 5
Hormones can be put into two categories based on chemical make up. What are these categories?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hormones are classified as peptides (protein-based) or steroids (lipid-based) based on their chemical structure.
Question 5 of 5
The hypothalamus secretes releasing and inhibiting hormones that regulate the production and secretion of hormones from the:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Releasing and inhibiting hormones from the hypothalamus target the anterior pituitary to regulate its hormone secretion.