ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Endocrine Quiz Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with suspected hypoparathryoidism. Which of the following would be an expected finding?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hypoparathyroidism causes hypocalcemia due to low PTH.
Question 2 of 5
Which action does the PACU nurse perform first when caring for a client who has just arrived after a total thyroidectomy?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Airway and oxygenation (pulse oximetry) are the first priority post-thyroidectomy.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse cares for a client with elevated triiodothyronine and thyroxine, and normal thyroid-stimulating hormone levels. Which actions should the nurse take? (Select ONE that does not apply.)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Elevated T3/T4 (hyperthyroidism) requires pulse and telemetry monitoring for tachycardia.
Question 4 of 5
Identify the mechanisms that control the production and release of hormones.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hormone release is regulated by hormonal (hormone-triggered), humoral (blood chemistry), and neural (nervous system) mechanisms.
Question 5 of 5
Identify the hormone that stimulates uterine contraction and the release of milk during nursing.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Oxytocin triggers uterine contractions and milk ejection during breastfeeding.