WorksheetsNCLEX - ENDOCRINE Day2 (Part 1)
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which sign after thyroidectomy needs immediate follow-up?
a)
Calcium 8.0 mg/dL
b)
HR 110 bpm
c)
Pain score 8/10
d)
Stridor
2.
Which findings support a diabetes insipidus diagnosis?
a)
Hoarse voice
b)
Low urine specific gravity
c)
Bradycardia
d)
Polyuria
e)
High serum osmolality
3.
Which is the priority action after insulin aspart administration?
a)
Choose injection site
b)
Recheck BG in 1 hr
c)
Ensure client eats within 15 minutes
d)
Teach signs of hyperglycemia
4.
Which symptoms are associated with hypoglycemia?
a)
Diaphoresis
b)
Flushing
c)
Pallor
d)
Polyuria
e)
Trembling
5.
Which findings are consistent with SIADH?
a)
Decreased serum sodium
b)
Decreased urine output
c)
Dry mucous membranes
d)
Low urine specific gravity
e)
Sudden weight gain
6.
Which signs should the nurse expect in a client with Cushing syndrome?
a)
Hyperglycemia
b)
Hypertension
c)
Hyponatremia
d)
Truncal obesity
e)
Weight loss
7.
Which client is most at risk for metabolic syndrome?
a)
27F: TG 210, BP 128/82, glucose 98
b)
45M: waist 38in, HDL 49, glucose 118
c)
55F: waist 37in, TG 190, glucose 120
d)
82M: HDL 45, BP 148/88, glucose 114
8.
What intervention can prevent overnight hypoglycemia with NPH insulin?
a)
Check urine ketones
b)
Eat bedtime snack
c)
Increased carbs at meals
d)
Only take morning dose
9.
Which foot care statement requires further teaching?
a)
Apply lanolin to feet
b)
Avoid heating pads
c)
Test bath water with thermometer
d)
Wear sandals instead of sneakers
10.
What finding requires immediate follow-up in a long-term hydrocortisone user?
a)
BP 140/90
b)
Fasting glucose 120
c)
Fever 100.4°F
d)
Weight gain of 6 lb in 3 months
11.
Which statement by a diabetic client taking glyburide needs follow-up?
a)
Avoid alcohol
b)
Call provider if BG <60
c)
Read food labels, including "sugarless"
d)
This medication helps me lose weight
12.
Which medication should the nurse question for an older adult with type 2 diabetes?
a)
Glyburide
b)
Furosemide
c)
Rosuvastatin
d)
Levothyroxine
13.
Which medication is inappropriate for an older adult with diabetes?
a)
Glyburide
b)
Furosemide
c)
Rosuvastatin
d)
Levothyroxine
14.
Which insulin pump statement shows correct understanding?
a)
I won’t need to test BG anymore
b)
I can skip extra insulin at meals
c)
My sugars will be more stable
d)
I change the site daily
15.
Which findings are consistent with SIADH?
a)
Decreased sodium
b)
High serum osmolality
c)
High urine specific gravity
d)
Increased urine output
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