ATI LPN
ATI The Medical Surgical Endocrine Test 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
The nurse is assessing a patient with hypoparathyroidism for electrolyte imbalances. The nurse notes a positive Chvostek's sign, indicating:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A positive Chvostek's sign occurs when the nurse taps the facial nerve at the angle of the jaw, resulting in facial muscle twitching. This is caused by low serum calcium due to hypoparathyroidism.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is reviewing newly prescribed medications for assigned clients. Which of the following prescribed medications should the nurse question?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Desmopressin (ADH analog) worsens SIADH by increasing water retention; it's used for DI, not SIADH.