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Medical Surgical Endocrine ATI Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
There are four parathyroid glands, each about the size of a grain of rice, embedded in the thyroid gland and they make and secrete ___, which plays a part in calcium homeostasis.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: PTH is secreted by the parathyroid glands to regulate calcium levels in the blood, maintaining homeostasis.
Question 2 of 5
Which describes the function of the thyroid gland?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The thyroid gland regulates basal metabolism through thyroid hormone production.
Question 3 of 5
A client with Addison's disease is experiencing nausea, vomiting, and confusion. Which priority intervention should the nurse anticipate to be included in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: IV hydrocortisone is urgent in Addisonian crisis to replace deficient cortisol.
Question 4 of 5
A patient is recovering from a thyroidectomy. Which observation needs to be reported immediately to the healthcare provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Assessing for damage to the laryngeal nerve is a priority in the postoperative period after thyroidectomy. Changes in voice quality, particularly hoarseness or a husky tone, may be indicative of laryngeal nerve damage.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse correlates flank pain to which disorder in the patient with hyperparathyroidism?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Elevated serum calcium levels caused by hyperparathyroidism can lead to renal calculi. Manifestations of renal calculi include flank pain.