ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Endocrine ATI Questions
Question 1 of 5
The primary target organ of aldosterone is _________.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Aldosterone acts on the kidney to regulate sodium and water reabsorption.
Question 2 of 5
A goal for Mrs. Elber's care is to keep her comfortable. What advice should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hyperthyroidism increases metabolism and heat production; a cool environment helps manage heat intolerance.
Question 3 of 5
Endocrine glands are different than exocrine glands in that exocrine glands:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Exocrine glands, unlike endocrine glands, secrete products like sweat or digestive enzymes through ducts to external surfaces or cavities.
Question 4 of 5
A 46-year-old woman has hirsutism, hyperglycemia, obesity, muscle wasting, and increased circulating levels of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH). The most likely cause of her symptoms is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: This woman has the classic symptoms of a primary elevation of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) (Cushing disease). Elevation of ACTH stimulates overproduction of glucocorticoids and androgens.
Question 5 of 5
Which statement is incorrect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A hormone (e.g., cortisol) can affect multiple cell types, not just one.