ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Endocrine ATI Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is reviewing assessment data for the following clients. It would require immediate follow up by the nurse if a client
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Post-adrenalectomy hyponatremia and hypotension indicate adrenal crisis, needing urgent intervention.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse cares for a client with elevated triiodothyronine and thyroxine, and normal thyroid-stimulating hormone levels. Which actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Elevated T3/T4 (hyperthyroidism) requires pulse and telemetry monitoring for tachycardia.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse caring for a critical patient with hypoparathyroidism. Which of the following complications should the nurse be alert for in a patient with severe hyposecretion of the parathyroid hormone?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Serious complications of hypoparathyroidism include seizures, cardiac arrhythmias, and bronchospasm due to severe hypocalcemia.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
The nurse is developing a plan of care for a client with type 1 diabetes mellitus who is being admitted with DKA and influenza. Which of the following should the nurse recognize as the priority intervention?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Safe glucose reduction (50-75 mg/dL/hr) prevents cerebral edema in DKA.