ATI LPN
ATI LPN Level 3 Med Surg Endocrine Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is scheduled for a blood test to measure her thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) level. Which of the following statements should the nurse give?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The test determines whether your thyroid gland is overactive, appropriately active, or underactive: A TSH test evaluates thyroid function by measuring the pituitary gland's response to circulating thyroid hormone levels.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about insulin storage. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: I can keep the current vial of insulin in use stored at room temperature: Once opened, insulin vials can be stored at room temperature (below 86°F or 30°
C) for up to 28 days to prevent degradation.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has hypothyroidism and a prescription for levothyroxine. Which of the following statements should the nurse make to the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tremors, nervousness, and insomnia can indicate that your dose is too high: These symptoms are consistent with hyperthyroidism, which can result from excessive levothyroxine dosage.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is monitoring a client for findings related to diabetes insipidus following a craniotomy. Which of the following findings should indicate a manifestation of this condition to the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Increased urine output: Diabetes insipidus (DI) results from insufficient antidiuretic hormone (ADH) or kidney insensitivity to ADH, leading to polyuria and dehydration.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is scheduled for a blood test to measure her thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) level. Which of the following statements should the nurse give?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The test determines whether your thyroid gland is overactive, appropriately active, or underactive: A TSH test evaluates thyroid function by measuring the pituitary gland's response to circulating thyroid hormone levels.