ATI LPN
ATI The Medical Surgical Endocrine Test Questions
Question 1 of 5
The parathyroid glands are located __________ .
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The parathyroids are embedded in the thyroid's posterior surface.
Question 2 of 5
The pancreas has both exocrine and endocrine tissue.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The pancreas has exocrine (digestive enzymes) and endocrine (hormones) functions.
Question 3 of 5
The thymus increases in size with aging.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The thymus shrinks with age, reducing immune function.
Question 4 of 5
Planning care for Mrs. Thomas includes teaching about living with hypothyroidism. Which of the following is appropriate for the nurse to teach?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Aspirin can displace thyroxine from binding proteins, increasing free levels; Tylenol is safer for symptom relief.
Question 5 of 5
Hormone release stops when the stimulus that triggered it - like thirst or high blood sugar is satisfied or corrected. This is called:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Negative feedback systems halt hormone release when the initiating stimulus is resolved, maintaining homeostasis, e.g., insulin secretion stops when blood sugar normalizes.