ATI LPN
ATI Targeted Medical Surgical Endocrine Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is preparing the room for the client returning from a thyroidectomy. Which items are important for the nurse to have available for this client? (Select ONE that does not apply.)
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Post-thyroidectomy risks include hypocalcemia (calcium gluconate), airway obstruction (tracheotomy kit), and hypoxia (oxygen).
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who has adrenal insufficiency and is experiencing an exacerbation. Which of the following nursing actions should the nurse incorporate into the client's plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Adrenal insufficiency can cause hypotension; standing slowly prevents orthostatic drops.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is providing care to a client who has hypoparathyroidism and has developed a positive Trousseau's sign and reports tingling of the hands and lips. Which of the following actions should the nurse be prepared to take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Trousseau's sign and tingling indicate severe hypocalcemia, risking seizures; precautions are priority.
Question 4 of 5
How does the drug desmopressin (DDAVP) decrease urine output in a client with diabetes insipidus (DI)?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Desmopressin mimics ADH, increasing water reabsorption in kidneys, reducing urine output.
Question 5 of 5
What effect can starting a dose of levothyroxine too high or increasing a dose too rapidly have on a client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Excess levothyroxine mimics hyperthyroidism, risking hypertension and heart failure.