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ATI LPN Med Surg Endocrine Exam

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Question 1:

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?

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Question 2:

A nurse is collecting data on a client who has hyperthyroidism. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect the client to report?

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Question 3:

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.)

Answer and Explanation
Correct Answer: "40" mL

Explanation

Volume (mL) = Desired dose (mg) / Concentration (mg/mL)

In this case:

  • Desired dose = 40 mg
  • Concentration = 5 mg/5 mL

Plugging the values into the formula:

  • Volume = 40 mg / (5 mg/5 mL) = 40 mL

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Question 4:

A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has hyperthyroidism (Graves' disease). Which of the following serum laboratory findings should the nurse expect to be below the expected reference range?

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Question 5:

A nurse is reinforcing teaching about exercise with a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

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Question 6:

Which findings are expected when assessing a patient with Cushing syndrome?

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Question 7:

A nurse is reviewing the laboratory report of a client who has hypoparathyroidism. The nurse should expect which of the following values?

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Question 8:

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?

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Question 9:

A nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed 15 units of NPH insulin to be administered at 0700. At which of the following times of day is most appropriate for the nurse to plan to offer a snack?

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Question 10:

A nurse is caring for a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus and observes mild hand tremors. Which of the following snacks should the nurse offer the client after obtaining a glucometer reading of 60 mg/dL?

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