ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Endocrine Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
As part of a teaching plan in preparation for discharge, a patient with type 1 diabetes needs guidelines for exercise. Which guideline should be included?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Exercise consistency helps to maintain stable blood glucose levels and prevent fluctuations.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer levothyroxine 100 mcg PO to a client who has hypothyroidism. Available is levothyroxine 50 mcg tablets. How many tablets 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: 2 tablets
Rationale: Number of tablets = Desired dose (100 mcg) / Tablet strength (50 mcg) = 2 tablets.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in a provider's office is collecting data from a client who has hypothyroidism. Which of the findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bradycardia (slow heart rate) is expected in hypothyroidism because of reduced metabolic activity and cardiac output.
Question 4 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.
Question 5 of 5
Which findings are expected when assessing a patient with Cushing syndrome?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cushing syndrome is characterized by central obesity (excess adipose tissue in the trunk), slender extremities, a moon-shaped face, and other features like a buffalo hump. This is due to prolonged exposure to elevated cortisol levels.