ATI RN
Endocrine System Test Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following is not a function of the stomach?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: To digest carbohydrates. The stomach primarily digests proteins through the action of pepsin and hydrochloric acid. Carbohydrates are primarily broken down in the mouth by salivary amylase, not in the stomach. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because the stomach does play a role in digesting proteins, temporarily storing food, and neutralizing alkali from the mouth, respectively.
Question 2 of 5
What is a potential adverse effect of palpation of an enlarged thyroid gland?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
When teaching the patient with diabetes about insulin administration, the nurse should include which instruction for the patient?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse working in an outpatient clinic plans a screening program for diabetes. What recommendations for screening should be included?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
The patient is diagnosed with syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH). What manifestation should the nurse expect to find?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.