ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Endocrine Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has diabetes mellitus. Which of the following findings indicates that the client is experiencing DKA?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Polydipsia (excessive thirst) is a hallmark symptom of DKA, as the body tries to compensate for the severe dehydration caused by hyperglycemia and osmotic diuresis.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse finds a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus lying in bed, sweating, tachycardic, and reporting feeling lightheaded and shaky. Which of the following complications should the nurse suspect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hypoglycemia presents with symptoms such as sweating, tachycardia, shakiness, and lightheadedness, which match the client's presentation.
Question 3 of 5
What are the classic symptoms of diabetes insipidus (DI)?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The classic symptoms of diabetes insipidus include polyuria (diuresis), which leads to dehydration and increased thirst as the body attempts to compensate for the fluid loss.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed 15 units of NPH insulin to be administered at 0700. At which of the following times of day is most appropriate for the nurse to plan to offer a snack?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: NPH insulin is an intermediate-acting insulin that peaks 6-8 hours after administration. Offering a snack at 1500 helps prevent hypoglycemia during the peak action of the insulin.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer prednisone 40 mg PO to an adolescent client. Available is prednisone oral solution 5 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 40 mL
Rationale: Volume (mL) = Desired dose (40 mg) / Concentration (5 mg/5 mL) = 40 mL.