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ATI Medical Surgical Endocrine Quiz Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is aware of the following client situations. The nurse should first follow up with the client who
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Muscle weakness in DKA suggests hypokalemia, a life-threatening complication.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse evaluates the following laboratory results for a client who has hypoparathyroidism: Calcium 7.2 mg/dL, Sodium 144 mEq/L, Magnesium 1.2 mEq/L, Potassium 5.7 mEq/L. Based on these results, which medications should the nurse anticipate administering? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypoparathyroidism causes hypocalcemia (7.2 mg/dL) and hypomagnesemia (1.2 mEq/L); anticipate calcium chloride and magnesium sulfate.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is treating a patient suffering from an Addisonian crisis. The nurse should avoid the administration of:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Addisonian crisis causes severe hyperkalemia. Administering potassium chloride is contraindicated. It's a medical emergency with hypotension, hypoglycemia, hyperkalemia, and hyponatremia requiring hydrocortisone and fluids.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who was admitted with a pheochromocytoma. Which of the following nursing actions would be a priority?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pheochromocytoma causes catecholamine surges; frequent BP monitoring is priority due to hypertension risk.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client with type 1 diabetes mellitus about 'sick day' rules, and ways to prevent the development of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). It would indicate a correct understanding of the teaching if the client states
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ketone testing above 240 mg/dL helps prevent DKA during illness.