ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Endocrine ATI Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which hormone does not play a role in regulating fluid and electrolyte balance?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Leptin regulates appetite, not fluid/electrolytes; others do.
Question 2 of 5
Basal rates of secretion between 10 and 30 mEq/hr are almost invariable
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Basal acid output of 10-30 mEq/hr is characteristic in Zollinger-Ellison syndrome due to gastrin-driven hypersecretion, often exceeding normal levels.
Question 3 of 5
The oral cholecystogram is a highly accurate diagnosis procedure and is particularly helpful in diagnosis ductal stones
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Oral cholecystography is accurate for gallbladder stones but not ductal stones, where ultrasound or ERCP is preferred.
Question 4 of 5
Symptoms of hypoglycemia two hours after eating in a postgastrectomy patient should be treated with:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Postgastrectomy hypoglycemia (dumping syndrome) is managed with small, frequent, low-carb meals to stabilize glucose absorption.
Question 5 of 5
Causes of hypoglycemia include:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Adrenocortical insufficiency (low cortisol) and alcoholism (glycogen depletion) cause hypoglycemia; hyperpituitarism does not.