NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Endocrine Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which I.V. medication can the nurse expect the physician to order to treat the client's condition?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Calcium gluconate is used to treat tetany caused by hypocalcemia in hypoparathyroidism.
Question 2 of 5
Antibiotics are ordered for a client who has had a transsphenoidal hypophysectomy. He asks why he is receiving an antibiotic when he does not have an infection. The primary reason for administering antibiotics to this client is based on which information?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The transsphenoidal approach through the mouth increases the risk of meningitis due to oral bacteria, necessitating prophylactic antibiotics.
Question 3 of 5
Which interrelated concepts could be identified as actual or potential for a 56-year-old male client diagnosed with diabetes mellitus type 2? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E
Rationale: Nutrition, metabolism, infection, and skin integrity are impacted by type 2 diabetes due to dietary needs, glucose control, infection risk, and neuropathy. Male reproduction is less directly affected.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse determined that the client's fluid volume deficit from HHNS has resolved. Which serum laboratory finding led to the nurse's conclusion?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A normalizing of the serum osmolality indicates that the fluid volume deficit is resolving.
Question 5 of 5
During change of shifts, a nurse discovers that a hospitalized client with diabetes received two doses of insulin. After notifying the physician, which nursing action is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Monitoring blood glucose is critical to detect and manage potential hypoglycemia from the double dose.