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ATI Medical Surgical Endocrine Quiz Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client with type 1 diabetes mellitus about 'sick day' rules, and ways to prevent the development of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). It would indicate a correct understanding of the teaching if the client states
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ketone testing above 240 mg/dL helps prevent DKA during illness.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse reviews the vital signs of a client diagnosed with Graves' disease and sees that the client's temperature is up to 99.6°F. After notifying the health care provider, what does the nurse do next?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Fever in Graves' may signal thyroid storm; cardiac assessment (e.g., tachycardia) is next to monitor complications.
Question 3 of 5
Chemical signals that affect the behavior of other glands and tissues are _____.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hormones are chemical messengers secreted by endocrine glands that influence distant tissues and glands.
Question 4 of 5
Identify the endocrine gland within the abdominal cavity, near the small intestine.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The pancreas, located near the small intestine, has both endocrine (insulin) and exocrine functions.
Question 5 of 5
Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) stimulates the ___ to produce and release its hormones.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: ACTH targets the adrenal cortex to secrete glucocorticoids like cortisol.