ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Endocrine ATI Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient who is scheduled to have a thyroid panel drawn next week. After confirming with physician, which information is most important for the nurse to include in the patient instructions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Aspirin, iodine-containing medications, contrast media, and other drugs may affect result. To ensure an accurate test result, aspirin should be avoided for 2 days before testing. Birth control pills also will alter the test results. Antacids, diuretics, and multivitamins do not affect the results of a thyroid panel.
Question 2 of 5
There are four parathyroid glands, each about the size of a grain of rice, embedded in the thyroid gland and they make and secrete ___, which plays a part in calcium homeostasis.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: PTH is secreted by the parathyroid glands to regulate calcium levels in the blood, maintaining homeostasis.
Question 3 of 5
Which assessment findings should the nurse anticipate for the client with Cushing's syndrome?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cushing's syndrome causes upper body obesity due to excess cortisol.
Question 4 of 5
Which describes the function of the thyroid gland?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The thyroid gland regulates basal metabolism through thyroid hormone production.
Question 5 of 5
A client with Addison's disease is experiencing nausea, vomiting, and confusion. Which priority intervention should the nurse anticipate to be included in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: IV hydrocortisone is urgent in Addisonian crisis to replace deficient cortisol.