NCLEX-PN
Endocrine Disorders NCLEX Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is admitting a client diagnosed with primary adrenal cortex insufficiency (Addison's disease). Which clinical manifestations should the nurse expect to assess?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Addison’s causes cortisol and aldosterone deficiency, leading to bronze pigmentation, hypotension, and anorexia. Other options describe Cushing’s, hyperthyroidism, or unrelated symptoms.
Question 2 of 5
Which statement indicates that a client with an elevated 2-hour postprandial blood glucose level understands the significance of the screening test?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An elevated postprandial glucose level warrants further medical evaluation by a physician.
Question 3 of 5
Which signs/symptoms should make the nurse suspect the client is experiencing a thyroid storm?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Thyroid storm causes hyperpyrexia (high fever) and extreme tachycardia due to excessive thyroid hormone. Other options are hypothyroid or unrelated.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse teaches the client with newly diagnosed diabetes mellitus about the signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia. Which of the following should the nurse stress in teaching? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: D,E,F
Rationale: Hypoglycemia causes hunger, diaphoresis, and confusion due to low blood glucose affecting the brain and body.
Question 5 of 5
Which assessment findings would the nurse expect to document the patient's health care, and the patient's health care? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C,E,F
Rationale: DKA is characterized by acetone breath, warm/flushed skin, vomiting, abdominal pain, and thirst due to hyperglycemia and dehydration.