ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Endocrine Quiz Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which action does the PACU nurse perform first when caring for a client who has just arrived after a total thyroidectomy?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Airway and oxygenation (pulse oximetry) are the first priority post-thyroidectomy.
Question 2 of 5
Identify the mechanisms that control the production and release of hormones.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hormone release is regulated by hormonal (hormone-triggered), humoral (blood chemistry), and neural (nervous system) mechanisms.
Question 3 of 5
Identify the hormone that stimulates uterine contraction and the release of milk during nursing.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Oxytocin triggers uterine contractions and milk ejection during breastfeeding.
Question 4 of 5
Hypothyroidism in adults due to an underactive thyroid is ____.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Myxedema is adult hypothyroidism, causing lethargy and cold intolerance.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is NOT true of aldosterone?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Aldosterone increases blood pressure by retaining sodium and water, not decreasing it.