ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Endocrine ATI Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is instructing a client who has suspected Graves' disease and is scheduled to have a radioactive iodine uptake (RAIU) test. Which of the following client statements would indicate a correct understanding about this test?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: RAIU assesses thyroid function by measuring iodine uptake, not destruction or prolonged isolation.
Question 2 of 5
A client with pheochromocytoma is admitted for surgery. What does the nurse do for the admitting assessment?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Palpating the abdomen may trigger catecholamine release, worsening hypertension.
Question 3 of 5
A client being treated for hyperthyroidism calls the home health nurse and mentions that his heart rate is slower than usual. What is the nurse's best response?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Slower HR may indicate overtreatment (hypothyroidism); assess for cold sensitivity and weight gain.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following is NOT a function of hormones?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hormones regulate homeostasis, metabolism, and growth, but breaking down nutrients is primarily a function of enzymes in the digestive system.
Question 5 of 5
Identify the hormone(s) produced by the hypothalamus.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The hypothalamus produces oxytocin, ADH, and releasing/inhibiting hormones that control the pituitary.