ATI LPN
ATI LPN Level 3 Med Surg Endocrine Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about preventing long-term complications of retinopathy and neuropathy with an older adult client who has diabetes mellitus. Which of the following actions is the most important for the nurse to include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Maintain stable blood glucose levels: Tight glucose control is the most critical action to reduce the risk of long-term complications, such as retinopathy and neuropathy.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has hyperparathyroidism. Based on this diagnosis, the nurse should monitor the client for which of the following complications related to electrolyte imbalance?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pathologic fractures: Hyperparathyroidism causes excessive calcium resorption from bones, leading to bone fragility and an increased risk of fractures.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer desmopressin 0.2 mg PO daily. The amount available is 0.1 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number.)
Correct Answer: 2 tablets
Rationale: Dose required: 0.2 mg. Dose available: 0.1 mg tablets. Number of tablets = 0.2/0.1 = 2 tablets.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a hyperkalemia and is receiving insulin therapy. Which of the following should the nurse recognize as an adverse outcome?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Serum glucose 58 mg/dL: Hypoglycemia is a potential adverse effect of insulin therapy because insulin drives glucose into cells, lowering blood sugar.
Question 5 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: D
Rationale: Polydipsia: Excessive thirst is a hallmark symptom of DKA due to significant fluid losses and dehydration caused by hyperglycemia-induced osmotic diuresis.