ATI LPN
ATI LPN Level 3 Med Surg Endocrine Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new onset of diabetes mellitus and is experiencing uncontrolled blood glucose levels. The client informs the nurse about their strict dietary compliance. Which should the nurse anticipate the provider prescribing for treatment?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Insulin injections daily: Uncontrolled blood glucose levels, despite dietary compliance, indicate that the pancreas may not be producing adequate insulin. Daily insulin is necessary to control hyperglycemia in this situation.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking levothyroxine for hypothyroidism. Which of the following indicates the client's dose is too high?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tachypnea: Overdosing on levothyroxine can cause hyperthyroidism, leading to increased metabolic rate and symptoms such as tachypnea.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in a clinic is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of hypothyroidism. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Weight gain: Hypothyroidism slows the metabolic rate, leading to weight gain.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is scheduled for a blood test to measure her thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) level. Which of the following statements should the nurse give?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The test determines whether your thyroid gland is overactive, appropriately active, or underactive: A TSH test evaluates thyroid function by measuring the pituitary gland's response to circulating thyroid hormone levels.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is checking the laboratory results of a client who is at risk for diabetes mellitus. Which of the following laboratory results indicates to the nurse that the client is at risk for diabetes mellitus?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fasting blood glucose 155 mg/dL: A fasting blood glucose of 155 mg/dL exceeds the threshold for diabetes risk (≥126 mg/dL). This result strongly indicates impaired glucose regulation or diabetes mellitus.