NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Endocrine Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which statement by the client provides the best evidence that the client understands the principle of an exchange list for meal planning?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The exchange list groups foods with similar nutritional content, allowing equivalent substitutions.
Question 2 of 5
Which sign/symptom indicates to the nurse the client is experiencing hypoparathyroidism?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A positive Chvostek’s sign (facial twitching) indicates hypocalcemia from hypoparathyroidism. Negative Trousseau’s, cramps, and turgor are less specific.
Question 3 of 5
The client is a 62-year-old woman who is 30 pounds overweight. She comes to the doctor's office complaining of headaches, frequent hunger, excessive thirst, and urination. The presenting complaints suggest that the nurse should assess for other signs of which condition?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Headaches, polyphagia, polydipsia, and polyuria are classic symptoms of diabetes mellitus, especially in an overweight individual.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse evaluates the client who is being treated for DKA. Which finding indicates that the client is responding to the treatment plan?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Moist skin and good skin turgor indicate that dehydration secondary to hyperglycemia is resolving.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is preparing to discharge the client following a unilateral adrenalectomy to treat hyperaldosteronism caused by an adenoma. Which instruction should be included in this client's discharge teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Self-monitoring BP is necessary as hypertension may persist in 20% of clients post-adrenalectomy.