ATI Endocrine Targeted Exam

A nurse is reviewing laboratory values for a client who has diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Which of the following results should the nurse expect? -pH 7.32, PaCO2 36 mmHg, HCO3- 14 mEq/L -pH 7.38, PaCO2 55 mmHg, HCO3- 22 mEq/L -pH 7.44, PaCO2 40 mmHg, HCO3- 24 mEq/L -pH 7.50, PaCO2 42 mmHg, HCO3- 30 mEq/L

pH 7.32, PaCO2 36 mm Hg, HCO3- 14 mEq/L Metabolic acidosis is a common manifestation of DKA, with pH characteristically low, carbon dioxide within the expected reference range, and bicarbonate low.

A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who has diabetes insipidus and has a new prescription for desmopressin nasal spray. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? -"Depress the pump once before using the nasal spray for the first time." -"Blow your nose gently prior to using the nasal spray." -"Administer the nasal spray while in a side-laying position."

"Blow your nose gently prior to using the nasal spray." The nurse should instruct the client to blow his nose gently prior to use of the spray. This action prevents dilution of the medication with nasal secretions.

A nurse in an outpatient clinic is teaching a client who has a diabetic foot ulcer about foot care. Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the client understands the teaching? -"I will let me feet air dry after washing" -"I will wear sandals to allow air to circulate around my feet" -"I will buy over-the-counter medicine to treat the calluses on my feet" -"I will apply lotion to the dry areas of my feet, but not between my toes"

"I will apply lotion to the dry areas of my feet, but not between my toes." Lotion can be used for dry areas of the feet, but the client should avoid applying lotion between the toes, as this area is prone to bacterial growth.

A nurse is teaching a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus about how to prevent complications during illness. Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the client understands the teaching? -"I should stop taking my insulin if I feel nauseous" -"I will test my urine for protein when I start to feel ill" -"I will call my doctor if my blood sugar is more than 250 mg/dL" -"I should check my blood glucose level every 8 hours"

"I will call my doctor if my blood sugar is more than 250 milligrams per deciliter." The client should call the provider if her blood glucose levels exceed 250 mg/dL during illness.

To screen a client for pheochromocytoma, a nurse schedules a vanillylmandelic acid test. When teaching the client about this test, which of the following instructions should the nurse include? -"Start fasting at midnight prior to the day of the test." -"Begin the 24-hour urine collection with the first morning urination." -"Take low-dose aspirin for pain during the testing period -"Restrict coffee intake 2 to 3 days prior to the test."

"Restrict coffee intake 2 to 3 days prior to the test." The client should avoid coffee and tea (even if they are decaffeinated), bananas, chocolate, and vanilla for 2 to 3 days prior to the test.

A nurse is developing a teaching plan for a client who had a thyroidectomy and takes a thyroid hormone replacement. Which of the following instructions should the nurse plan to include? -"Take this medication on an empty stomach" -"Take this medication with an antacid" -"Change position slowly while taking this medication" -"Limit your fluid intake while taking this medication"

"Take this medication on an empty stomach." To promote proper absorption, the client should take the medication on an empty stomach and not eat or drink anything for 30 to 60 min after taking it.

A nurse is teaching a client about glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) testing. Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the client understands the information about this test? -"I need to fast after midnight the night before the test" -"This test's result is a good indicator of my average blood glucose levels" -"A level of eight to ten percent suggests adequate blood glucose control" -"I will use my hemoglobin A1c level to adjust my daily insulin doses"

"This test's result is a good indicator of my average blood glucose levels." HbA1c reflects the client's glucose levels over a 120-day period, which is the life span of RBCs.

A nurse is teaching a client about the adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) stimulation test. The nurse should explain that the purpose of the test is to assess for which of the following disorders? -Diabetes insipidus -Hyperthyroidism -Pheochromocytoma -Addison's disease

Addison's disease The nurse should instruct the client that the ACTH stimulation test is the standard test for Addison's disease. It measures the cortisol response to ACTH. The response is absent or very decreased in clients who have primary adrenal insufficiency.

A nurse is managing the care of a client who is postoperative and has acute adrenal insufficiency. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? -Administer IV hydrocortisone sodium -Give oral spironolactone -Infuse 1 unit of platelets -Restrict daily fluid intake

Administer IV hydrocortisone sodium. Hydrocortisone sodium is necessary to replace the cortisol deficiency that occurs with adrenal insufficiency.

A nurse is teaching a client who has diabetes mellitus. Which of the following should the nurse include as an expected finding of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)? -Decreased urine output -Weight gain of 0.45 kg (1 lb) in 24 hours -Rapid, shallow respirations -Blood glucose levels above 300 mg/dL

Blood glucose levels above 300 mg/dL Blood glucose levels above 300 mg/dL are an expected finding with DKA. Levels above 600 mg/dL are an expected finding with hyperglycemic-hyperosmolar state.

A nurse is assessing a client who has adrenal insufficiency. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? -Moon face -Weight gain -Calcium 12.8 mg/dL -Sodium 150 mEq/L

Calcium 12.8 mg/dL A client who has adrenal insufficiency has a calcium level above the expected reference range.

A nurse is assessing a client who has diabetes mellitus and reports feeling anxious. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect if the client is hypoglycemic? -Rapid, deep respirations -Cool, clammy skin -Abdominal cramping -Orthostatic hypotension

Cool, clammy skin Hypoglycemia causes cool, clammy skin, in addition to anxiety, nervousness, tachycardia, and confusion.

A nurse is teaching a client who has diabetes mellitus about insulin injections. The client's prescription includes evening doses of insulin glargine and regular insulin. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? -Inject the insulins intramuscularly -Shake the insulins vigorously prior to administration -Draw up the insulins into separate syringes -Expect the insulins to appear cloudy

Draw up the insulins into separate syringes. The nurse should instruct the client to draw up the insulins into separate syringes because insulin glargine is not compatible with other insulins.

A nurse is caring for a client who has a pheochromocytoma. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? -Elevate the head of the client's bed -Palpate the client's abdomen -Monitor the client for hypotension -Check the client's urine specific gravity

Elevate the head of the client's bed. The nurse should elevate the head of the client's bed to reduce blood pressure and abdominal pressure.

A nurse is monitoring the laboratory values of a client who has diabetes mellitus and is taking insulin. Which of the following results indicates a therapeutic outcome of insulin therapy? -Fasting blood glucose 96 mg/dL -Postprandial blood glucose 195 mg/dL -Casual blood glucose 210 mg/dL -Preprandial blood glucose 60 mg/dL

Fasting blood glucose 96 mg/dL This is within the expected reference range for a fasting blood glucose level and indicates that insulin therapy is effective.

A nurse is caring for a client undergoing screening for primary Cushing's disease. The nurse should expect an elevation in which of the following laboratory findings? -Lymphocyte count -Potassium -Calcium -Glucose

Glucose Blood glucose is elevated in a client who has Cushing's disease.

A nurse is assessing a client who has a new diagnosis of Cushing's disease. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? -Decreased blood pressure -Weight loss -Hirsutism -Increased skin thickness

Hirsutism Increased hair growth, or hirsutism, is an expected finding of Cushing's disease due to increased androgen production.

A home health nurse is assessing a client who requires lifelong hormone replacement therapy for the treatment of hypothyroidism. The client has not been taking his medication regularly. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? -Increased urine output -Persistent diarrhea -Tachycardia -Hypotension

Hypotension Hypotension is an expected finding with hypothyroidism, along with bradypnea, dysrhythmias, cold intolerance, and cool, dry skin.

A nurse is assessing a client who has diabetes insipidus. The nurse should expect which of the following findings? -Decreased heart rate -Increased hematocrit -High urine specific gravity -Low BUN

Increased hematocrit An increased hematocrit is an expected finding resulting from dehydration.

A nurse is planning teaching for a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? -Consume no more than three servings of alcohol per day -Ingest alcohol with food to reduce alcohol-induced hypoglycemia -Increase insulin dosage before planned exercise -Rest for 3 days between periods of vigour exercise

Ingest alcohol with food to reduce alcohol-induced hypoglycemia. Alcohol inhibits the liver from producing glucose. Consuming carbohydrates while drinking alcoholic beverages helps prevent hypoglycemia.

A nurse is monitoring a client's status 24 hours after a total thyroidectomy. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider? -Laryngeal stridor -Productive cough -Pain with hyperextension of the neck -Hoarse, weak voice

Laryngeal stridor Laryngeal stridor is a harsh, high-pitched sound with inspiration that indicates respiratory obstruction. The nurse should take immediate action to preserve the client's airway.

A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes mellitus and has developed peripheral neuropathy. Which of the following measures should the nurse recommend to prevent injuries to the client's feet? -Examine the skin and feet weekly for alterations in skin integrity -Monitor the temperature of bath water with a thermometer -Shop for shoes early in the day -Round the edges of toenails when trimming them

Monitor the temperature of bath water with a thermometer. Peripheral neuropathy makes it difficult to determine if bath water is too hot. Therefore, to prevent injury, the client should use a bath thermometer to ensure a water temperature below 43.3° C (110° F).

A nurse is teaching a client who has an autoimmune disease about the adverse effects of long-term corticosteroid therapy. Which of the following effects should the nurse include? (select all that apply) -Osteoporosis -Moon-shaped face -Increased risk of infection -Hearing loss -Weight loss

Osteoporosis Moon-shaped face Increased risk of infection

A nurse has administered propranolol by IV bolus to a client who is having a thyroid storm. Which of the following findings indicates that the client is having a therapeutic response? -Reduction of the effects of thyroid hormone on the heart -Blockage of the release of thyroid hormone from the thyroid gland -Increase in the heart's sensitivity to thyroid hormone -Increase in the uptake of thyroid hormone by the thyroid gland

Reduction of the effects of thyroid hormone on the heart Propranolol is a beta2-adrenergic blocking agent that decreases the rapid heart rate that excessive thyroid stimulation causes.

A nurse is preparing a teaching plan for a client who has diabetes insipidus and requires intranasal desmopressin. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching plan? -Drink at least 3L of fluid per day -Weigh yourself weekly while wearing similar clothing at the same time of day -Notify the provider of a weight loss of 0.45 kg (1 lb) or more per week -Report nocturia because it requires a dosage adjustment

Report nocturia because it requires a dosage adjustment. The client should receive the initial dose of desmopressin in the evening; the provider will increase the dosage until the client no longer has nocturia.

A nurse is caring for a client who has type 2 diabetes mellitus and has hyperglycemic-hyperosmolar state (HHS). Which of the following laboratory findings should the nurse expect? -Serum pH of 7.32 -Blood glucose of 250 mg/dL -Blood glucose of 425 mg/dL -Serum pH of 7.45

Serum pH of 7.45 A client who has HHS produces enough insulin to prevent ketosis, but not enough to prevent hyperglycemia. Therefore, the serum pH is within the expected reference range. Glucose levels will be above 600 mg/dL.

A nurse is assessing a client who has syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH). Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider? -Sodium 110 mEq/L -2+ deep-tendon reflexes -Potassium 3.7 mEq/L -Urine specific gravity 1.025

Sodium 110 mEq/L A client who has SIADH retains fluids, which causes dilutional hyponatremia.

A nurse is caring for a client following a thyroidectomy. The nurse should assess for which of the following findings as an indication of hypocalcemia? -Strong, bounding pulse -Decreased bowel sounds -Tingling and numbness of the hands and feet -Diminished deep-tendon reflexes

Tingling and numbness of the hands and feet Hypocalcemia causes paresthesias, which usually starts in the hands and feet.

A nurse is admitting a client who has hyperthyroidism. When assessing the client, the nurse should expect which of the following findings? -Cold intolerance -Lethargy -Tremors -Sunken eyes

Tremors Findings of hyperthyroidism include tremors, diaphoresis, and insomnia.

A nurse is caring for a client who is taking propylthiouracil. The nurse should identify that the client has met the treatment goals when she reports an increase in which of the following manifestations? -Sweating -Stools -Weight -Appetitie

Weight Propylthiouracil suppresses the production of thyroid hormones and, therefore, allows for weight gain. However, excessive weight gain could indicate that the dose of propylthiouracil is too high.