ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Endocrine Practice Quiz Questions
Question 1 of 5
Tuberculous enteritis is usually secondary to:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tuberculous enteritis typically follows swallowed sputum from pulmonary TB.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse reviews a patient's lab results, noting a blood glucose level of 895 mg/dl. The patient is most likely experiencing which acid-base imbalance?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The patient is at risk for diabetic ketoacidosis, a form of metabolic acidosis. Elevated glucose from insufficient insulin leads to fat metabolism, producing ketones, an acidotic substance.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who has adrenal insufficiency and is experiencing an exacerbation. Which of the following nursing actions should the nurse incorporate into the client's plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Adrenal insufficiency can cause hypotension; standing slowly prevents orthostatic drops.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is providing care to a client who has hypoparathyroidism and has developed a positive Trousseau's sign and reports tingling of the hands and lips. Which of the following actions should the nurse be prepared to take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Trousseau's sign and tingling indicate severe hypocalcemia, risking seizures; precautions are priority.
Question 5 of 5
How does the drug desmopressin (DDAVP) decrease urine output in a client with diabetes insipidus (DI)?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Desmopressin mimics ADH, increasing water reabsorption in kidneys, reducing urine output.