ATI LPN
ATI LPN Level 3 Med Surg Endocrine Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching for a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus about foot care. Which of the following client statements should indicate to the nurse an understanding of the instructions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: I'll check my feet every day for sores and bruises: Daily foot inspections help identify injuries or infections early, crucial for clients with diabetes due to poor healing 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 levothyroxine 275 mcg PO to a client. The amount available is levothyroxine 137 mcg/tablet. How many tablets should the nurse administer? (Round to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 2 tablets
Rationale: Dose required: 275 mcg. Dose available: 137 mcg/tablet. Tablets required = 275/137 = 2.007, rounded to 2 tablets.
Question 4 of 5
A patient with SIADH asks the nurse why he has gained 10 pounds. Which response is best?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: You have too much of a hormone in your system that causes you to retain water. The extra 10 pounds is likely water weight: This accurately explains that excess ADH leads to water retention, causing weight gain.
Question 5 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: B
Rationale: Hypoglycemia: Symptoms like sweating, tachycardia, lightheadedness, and shakiness indicate hypoglycemia, a common complication in type 1 diabetes.