Complete Question Bank

ATI RN · ATI Medical Surgical · Endocrine System Questions

Full Question & Rationale Repository

Showing all 5 practice questions with expert explanatory rationales.

Question 1 of 5

Ã¢â‚¬Å“Sugar, salt, and sexÃ¢â‚¬Â is descriptive of

A. ACTH, TSH, and somatotropic hormone.

B. cortisol, aldosterone, and testosterone.

C. epinephrine, norepinephrine, and estrogen.

D. insulin, glucagon, and cortisol.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: cortisol, aldosterone, and testosterone.

Question 2 of 5

Part of the effect of growth hormone is influenced by a group of protein chemical signals called:

A. Somatomedin-C

B. Gonadotropins

C. Prostaglandin

D. Prolactin

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Somatomedin-C

Question 3 of 5

Giving a single IV injection of phenylephrine can be used to normalize a rapid heart rate in paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT). How does phenylephrine do this?

A. It blocks the beta-receptors on the heart

B. It stimulates norepinephrine release from sympathetic nerves to the heart

C. It raises blood pressure, slowing the heart via the baroreceptor reflex

D. It stimulates ACh esterase at parasympathetic nerves to the heart

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: It raises blood pressure, slowing the heart via the baroreceptor reflex

Question 4 of 5

An exophthalmic goiter is a symptom of ______.

A. Graves disease.

B. Hashimoto's disease.

C. myxedema.

D. acromegaly.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Graves disease.

Question 5 of 5

Which gland produces cortisol?

A. the testes

B. the ovaries

C. the adrenal glands

D. the hypothalamus

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: the adrenal glands

Ready to Guarantee Your Result?

Start Your ATI RN Preparation Journey Today

Access over 300,000 verified practice questions, comprehensive subject diagnostic exams, and timed clinical simulations engineered for success.

Browse Other Nursing Exams