ATI LPN
ATI Medical Surgical Endocrine Quiz Questions
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A client with DI has dry lips and mucous membranes and poor skin turgor. Which intervention does the nurse provide first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: DI causes dehydration; forcing fluids addresses fluid deficit first.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse reviews the vital signs of a client diagnosed with Graves' disease and sees that the client's temperature is up to 99.6°F. After notifying the health care provider, what does the nurse do next?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Fever in Graves' may signal thyroid storm; cardiac assessment (e.g., tachycardia) is next to monitor complications.
Question 4 of 5
Chemical signals that affect the behavior of other glands and tissues are _____.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hormones are chemical messengers secreted by endocrine glands that influence distant tissues and glands.
Question 5 of 5
Identify the endocrine gland within the abdominal cavity, near the small intestine.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The pancreas, located near the small intestine, has both endocrine (insulin) and exocrine functions.