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ATI Quiz Medical Surgical Endocrine Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which hormone acts on bone to release calcium into the blood?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Parathormone, or parathyroid hormone, is produced and secreted by the parathyroid glands. Low calcium levels will stimulate release of parathyroid hormone, which increases the plasma level of calcium. Parathormone acts on the renal tubules to increase the excretion of phosphorus in the urine and to stimulate the reabsorption of calcium. Parathormone also acts on bone, causing the release of calcium from the bone into the bloodstream.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following cell types is NOT found in the pancreas?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The pancreas contains acinar cells (exocrine), alpha cells (glucagon), beta cells (insulin), and delta cells (somatostatin), but kappa cells are not a recognized pancreatic cell type.
Question 3 of 5
Alpha cells in the pancreas secrete ___ to protect the body from hypoglycaemia.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Glucagon, secreted by pancreatic alpha cells, raises blood glucose levels to prevent hypoglycemia.
Question 4 of 5
Which finding should the nurse be most concerned about for a client with hypothyroidism?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Weight gain is a concerning symptom of hypothyroidism due to slowed metabolism.
Question 5 of 5
Which assessment findings are associated with Cushing's disease?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Acne is a common finding in Cushing's disease due to excess cortisol.