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ATI Complex Endocrine Questions & Answers
1 A nurse is caring for a client who is 1 day postoperative following a subtotal thyroidectomy. The client
reports a
tingling sensation in the hands, the soles of the feet, and around the lips. For which of the following
findings should
the nurse assess the client?
A. Chvostek's sign
B. Babinski's sign
C. Brudzinski's sign
D. Kernig's sign
2. A nurse is caring for an adolescent client who has a long history of diabetes mellitus and is being
admitted to the
emergency department confused, flushed, and with an acetone odor on the breath. Diabetic
ketoacidosis is
suspected. The nurse should anticipate using which of the following types of insulin to treat this client?
A. NPH insulin
B. Insulin glargine
C. Insulin detemir
D. Regular insulin
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ATI Complex Endocrine Practice
Regular insulin is classified as a short-acting insulin. It can be given intravenously with an onset
of action of less than 30 min. This is the insulin that is most appropriate in emergency situations
of severe hyperglycemia or diabetic ketoacidosis.
3. A nurse is assessing a client who has diabetes insipidus. Which of the following findings should the
nurse expect?
A. Dehydration
B. Polyphagia
C. Hyperglycemia
D. Bradycardia
, 4. A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes insipidus and is receiving vasopressin. The nurse should
identify
which of the following findings as an indication that the medication is effective?
A. A decrease in blood sugar
B. A decrease in blood pressure
C. A decrease in urine output
D. A decrease in specific gravity
5. A nurse is reviewing the arterial blood gas (ABG) results of a client who the provider suspects has
metabolic
acidosis. Which of the following results should the nurse expect to see?
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ATI Complex Endocrine Practice
A. pH below 7.35
B. HCO3 above 26 mEq/L
C. PaO2 below 70 mm Hg
D. PaCO2 above 45 mm Hg
6. A nurse is caring for a client who is 8 hr postoperative following a subtotal thyroidectomy. In which of
the following
positions should the nurse keep the client?
A. High Fowler's with neck extended
B. High Fowler's with neck in a neutral position.
C. Semi-Fowler's with neck extended
D. Semi-Fowler's with neck in a neutral position
7. A nurse is reviewing a client’s laboratory report of blood gas findings: HCO3- 18 mEq/L and PaCO2 28
mm Hg.
Which of the following pH values and conditions should the nurse expect when interpreting these
findings?
A. Decreased pH and metabolic acidosis
Detailed Answer Key
ATI Complex Endocrine Questions & Answers
1 A nurse is caring for a client who is 1 day postoperative following a subtotal thyroidectomy. The client
reports a
tingling sensation in the hands, the soles of the feet, and around the lips. For which of the following
findings should
the nurse assess the client?
A. Chvostek's sign
B. Babinski's sign
C. Brudzinski's sign
D. Kernig's sign
2. A nurse is caring for an adolescent client who has a long history of diabetes mellitus and is being
admitted to the
emergency department confused, flushed, and with an acetone odor on the breath. Diabetic
ketoacidosis is
suspected. The nurse should anticipate using which of the following types of insulin to treat this client?
A. NPH insulin
B. Insulin glargine
C. Insulin detemir
D. Regular insulin
Detailed Answer Key
ATI Complex Endocrine Practice
Regular insulin is classified as a short-acting insulin. It can be given intravenously with an onset
of action of less than 30 min. This is the insulin that is most appropriate in emergency situations
of severe hyperglycemia or diabetic ketoacidosis.
3. A nurse is assessing a client who has diabetes insipidus. Which of the following findings should the
nurse expect?
A. Dehydration
B. Polyphagia
C. Hyperglycemia
D. Bradycardia
, 4. A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes insipidus and is receiving vasopressin. The nurse should
identify
which of the following findings as an indication that the medication is effective?
A. A decrease in blood sugar
B. A decrease in blood pressure
C. A decrease in urine output
D. A decrease in specific gravity
5. A nurse is reviewing the arterial blood gas (ABG) results of a client who the provider suspects has
metabolic
acidosis. Which of the following results should the nurse expect to see?
Detailed Answer Key
ATI Complex Endocrine Practice
A. pH below 7.35
B. HCO3 above 26 mEq/L
C. PaO2 below 70 mm Hg
D. PaCO2 above 45 mm Hg
6. A nurse is caring for a client who is 8 hr postoperative following a subtotal thyroidectomy. In which of
the following
positions should the nurse keep the client?
A. High Fowler's with neck extended
B. High Fowler's with neck in a neutral position.
C. Semi-Fowler's with neck extended
D. Semi-Fowler's with neck in a neutral position
7. A nurse is reviewing a client’s laboratory report of blood gas findings: HCO3- 18 mEq/L and PaCO2 28
mm Hg.
Which of the following pH values and conditions should the nurse expect when interpreting these
findings?
A. Decreased pH and metabolic acidosis
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