ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Endocrine Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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: B
Rationale: A fasting blood glucose level of 155 mg/dL is above the normal threshold (greater than 126 mg/dL indicates diabetes).
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a thyroidectomy. Which of the following is a priority for the nurse to monitor during the first 24 hr of care for this client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Airway patency is the priority concern following a thyroidectomy due to the risk of swelling or bleeding that can compress the airway, leading to respiratory compromise.
Question 3 of 5
A patient with long-term asthma develops Cushing syndrome. What is the cause of this condition?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Taking corticosteroids for many years can result in exogenous Cushing syndrome due to prolonged exposure to high cortisol levels, which mimic the effects of endogenous Cushing syndrome.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus. The nurse misread the client's morning fasting blood glucose level as 210 mg/dL instead of 120 mg/dL and administered the insulin dose appropriate for a reading over 200 mg/dL. Which of the following actions should the nurse identify as the priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Checking the client's blood glucose level is the priority action to assess the current state of the client's blood glucose after administering the incorrect dose of insulin, which is essential for determining if further intervention is needed.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is discussing the care of a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus with an assistive personnel (AP). Which of the following situations should the nurse instruct the AP to report immediately?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A refusal to eat can lead to hypoglycemia in clients with type 1 diabetes, and this situation should be reported immediately to prevent a dangerous drop in blood glucose levels.