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ATI Quiz Medical Surgical Endocrine Questions
Question 1 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 2 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 3 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.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse notes that a patient is diagnosed with Hashimoto's thyroiditis. What is the most likely cause of this patient's health problem?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hashimoto's thyroiditis is the most common type of hypothyroidism and is caused by an autoimmune response that leads to destruction of the thyroid gland by immunological processes.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is preparing discharge instructions for a patient being treated medically for hyperthyroidism. What should the nurse emphasize to protect the patient's eyes?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Eye lubricant decreases possible eye dryness and potential for corneal irritation secondary to incomplete eyelid closure, a common issue in hyperthyroidism such as Graves' disease.