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LPN Nursing School · Med-Surg · 42 questions

Endocrine Disorders practice questions

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  1. 1A nurse in a clinic is collecting data from a client who has hyperthyroidism and has been taking methimazole for 4 weeks. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a therapeutic response to the medication?Answer →
  2. 2Identify the potential condition, two actions to take and two parameters to monitor.Answer →
  3. 3The nurse is reviewing the client's electronic medical record. For each body system below, click to specify the finding that indicates the client is progressing as expected. Choose the most likely response for the dropdown(s) in the table below by choosing from the lists of options.Answer →
  4. 4A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and is to begin taking methylprednisolone orally. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?Answer →
  5. 5A client has been diagnosed with hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic syndrome (HHNKS). The nurse understands that treatment will include which?Answer →
  6. 6A nurse is admitting a client who reports excessive thirst, fever, and periods of confusion. The nurse suspects the client is experiencing heat exhaustion. Which of the following electrolyte imbalances should the nurse expect?Answer →
  7. 7A nurse is collecting data from a client who underwent a thyroidectomy 4 hr ago. Which of the following client findings indicates a complication of the procedure?Answer →
  8. 8The nurse is monitoring laboratory levels for a client diagnosed with Type II diabetes mellitus (DM). Which test result does the nurse use to evaluate the client's compliance with DM treatment?Answer →
  9. 9A home health hospice nurse recognizes that the primary caregiver of a client with end-stage cancer is showing signs of caregiver burnout. The caregiver says, "I'm so tired, I don't know how much longer I can do this." The family asks, "What does respite care mean?" Which statement by the nurse best explains respite care for end-of-life support?Answer →
  10. 10During a screening program, a client tells the nurse, "My mother died of complications of type 2 diabetes. Can I inherit diabetes?" Which response is most appropriate by the nurse?Answer →
  11. 11A nurse is assisting with an educational program for clients who have been newly diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the program regarding insulin?Answer →
  12. 12The client with hypokalemia has a nasogastric (NG) tube and is prescribed 20 mEq of extended-release potassium chloride. Which nursing action demonstrates the safest and most appropriate practice?Answer →
  13. 13The client with a history of type 2 diabetes mellitus presents to the emergency room with dizziness, sweating, shakiness, and confusion. Their heart rate is 110 beats per minute, and their blood glucose level is 52 mg/dL. The client mentions they have not eaten since breakfast and took their usual dose of Metformin this morning. The nurse administers 15 grams of fast-acting carbohydrate in the form of glucose tablets. What is the priority re-evaluation?Answer →
  14. 14A nurse is assisting with the care for a client who has Cushing's syndrome and expresses concern regarding physical changes associated with the syndrome. Which of the following should the nurse recognize as a physical change caused by this disorder?Answer →
  15. 15A nurse is preparing to administer medications to a client who has syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH). Which of the following medications should the nurse question?Answer →
  16. 16A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is taking levothyroxine. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?Answer →
  17. 17A nurse is participating in a health fair for older adult clients. Which of the following vaccines should the nurse recommend for this age group?Answer →
  18. 18A nurse is providing education to a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus and has been experiencing hypoglycemic episodes. Which of the following statements by the nurse is appropriate?Answer →
  19. 19Complete the diagram by dragging from the choices below to specify what condition the client is most likely experiencing, 2 actions the nurse should take to address that condition, and 2 parameters the nurse should monitor to assess the client's progress.Answer →
  20. 20A nurse is providing care for a client who is postoperative for removal of a pituitary tumor. Which of the following priority developments should the nurse anticipate?Answer →
  21. 21A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is starting to take metformin extended release. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the instructions?Answer →
  22. 22The client develops diabetes insipidus after sustaining a head injury. The nurse understands that this condition occurs due to which of the following?Answer →
  23. 23Which client is priority?Answer →
  24. 24A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the client is experiencing diabetic ketoacidosis? (Select all that apply.)Answer →
  25. 25A nurse is collecting data from a client who has hyperthyroidism and is taking propylthiouracil. Which of the following statements by the client indicates the medication is effective?Answer →
  26. 26The client received 6 units of regular insulin three hours ago. The nurse should be most concerned if which is observed?Answer →
  27. 27The nurse is caring for a client whose hemoglobin A1c is 11.7%. They express concern that their vision is becoming compromised. The client is at an increased risk for which ophthalmic disorder?Answer →
  28. 28A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has diabetes mellitus. Which of the following findings should alert the nurse that the client is experiencing hypoglycemia?Answer →
  29. 29A nurse is assisting with the care for a client following a thyroidectomy. Which of the following findings should alert the nurse to the possibility of parathyroid gland injury?Answer →
  30. 30A nurse is monitoring a client who has diabetes mellitus and a glucose level of 384 mg/dL (74 to 106 mg/dL). Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication of metabolic acidosis?Answer →
  31. 31Complete the diagram by dragging from the choices below to specify what condition the client is most likely experiencing, 2 actions the nurse should take to address that condition, and 2 parameters the nurse should monitor to assess the client's progress.Answer →
  32. 32A nurse is caring for a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following conditions should the nurse monitor the client for due to the client's lack of insulin production?Answer →
  33. 33A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a BMI of 32 and wants to lose weight. Which of the following statements should the nurse make to promote the client's weight loss?Answer →
  34. 34The diabetic client's hemoglobin A1c drops from 9.4 to 5.4. This reading indicates which of the following?Answer →
  35. 35The nurse is caring for a client with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes mellitus. Which physiological effect on the cardiac system should the nurse anticipate as a result of chronic hyperglycemia?Answer →
  36. 36Complete the diagram by dragging from the choices below to specify what condition the client is most likely experiencing, 2 actions the nurse should take to address that condition, and 2 parameters the nurse should monitor to assess the client's progress.Answer →
  37. 37The nurse understands that which medication can be used for severe reactive hypoglycemia?Answer →
  38. 38A nurse is reviewing the medical records Of clients on a hospital floor. Which client would the nurse expect is most at risk for hyperthyroidism?Answer →
  39. 39The client with Type I diabetes has frequent episodes of hypoglycemia throughout the day. Which method of self-monitoring does the nurse recognize as being most effective for the client?Answer →
  40. 40The client with type 2 diabetes, controlled with metformin, is scheduled for a computed tomography (CT) scan of the abdomen with contrast to assess pancreatic function. What action should the nurse take?Answer →
  41. 41A nurse is preparing to perform a blood glucose test. After performing hand hygiene and donning gloves, in which order should the nurse perform the following actions to obtain a capillary blood sample? (Move the steps into the box on the right, placing them in the order of performance. Use all the steps.)Answer →
  42. 42The nurse expects which of the following orders for administering long-acting insulin to the client before bedtime?Answer →