ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Endocrine Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has Cushing's syndrome. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Moon face is a classic sign of Cushing's syndrome, resulting from fat redistribution caused by elevated cortisol levels.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus about self-care during illness. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The nurse should instruct the client to report a blood glucose level greater than 300 mg/dL because this could indicate DKA or the need for more aggressive treatment.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has type 2 diabetes mellitus. The nurse determines that teaching has been effective when the client identifies which of the following manifestations of hypoglycemia? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Sweating, tachycardia, and blurry vision are classic signs of hypoglycemia due to sympathetic nervous system activation and low glucose effects on the brain and eyes. Polydipsia and polyuria are associated with hyperglycemia.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about insulin injections with a client who is newly diagnosed with type I diabetes mellitus. Which of the following information should the nurse include about site selection?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rotating injection sites is essential to prevent lipodystrophy and ensure consistent insulin absorption.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the plan of care for a client who had a subtotal thyroidectomy. In which of the following positions should the nurse plan to place the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Fowler's position (head of the bed elevated 45 to 90 degrees) is the best position post-thyroidectomy to reduce tension on the suture line and to facilitate breathing by decreasing swelling around the surgical site.