NCLEX-PN
Endocrine Disorders NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
During the physical assessment of this client, which finding the nurse's blood, the observer?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Acromegaly, caused by excess growth hormone, leads to enlarged hands due to soft tissue and bone overgrowth.
Question 2 of 5
Based on the client's blood glucose measurement, the nurse immediately reevaluates the client. Which physician orders should the nurse anticipate? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,E,F
Rationale: DKA with a glucose of 498 mg/dL requires STAT serum glucose, IV insulin, frequent glucometer checks, and cardiac monitoring.
Question 3 of 5
The home health nurse is completing the admission assessment for a 76-year-old client diagnosed with type 2 diabetes controlled with 70/30 insulin. Which intervention should be included in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Assessing the ability to read small print ensures the elderly client can read insulin labels and glucometer results, critical for safe management. PT is irrelevant, A1c is not daily, and foot checks are daily.
Question 4 of 5
The client is hospitalized with a tentative diagnosis of Cushing's syndrome. Which laboratory findings should the nurse expect if the diagnosis of Cushing's syndrome is confirmed? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,D,F
Rationale: Cushing's syndrome causes hyperglycemia, hypokalemia, and elevated serum cortisol due to excessive adrenocortical activity.
Question 5 of 5
The client is admitted to the intensive care department diagnosed with myxedema coma. Which assessment data warrant immediate intervention by the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A pulse oximetry of 90% indicates hypoxia, requiring immediate intervention in myxedema coma. Normal glucose, bradycardia, and lethargy are expected.