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NCLEX Practice Test for Endocrine Disorders Part 2 Answers and Rationale

Posted by admin on Oct 29, 2010
View Questions 1.    Answer C. Because of changes in fat distribution, adipose tissue accumulates in the trunk, face (moonface), and dorsocervical areas (buffalo hump). Hypertension is caused by fluid retention. Skin becomes thin and bruises easily because of a loss of collagen. Muscle wasting causes muscle atrophy and thin extremities. 2.   ... Continue Reading

NCLEX Practice Test for Endocrine Disorders Part 2

Posted by admin on Oct 27, 2010
1.    Nurse Ronn is assessing a client with possible Cushing’s syndrome. In a client with Cushing’s syndrome, the nurse would expect to find: a.    Hypotension. b.    Thick, coarse skin. c.    Deposits of adipose tissue in the trunk and dorsocervical area. d.    Weight gain in arms and legs. 2.    A male client with primary diabetes insipidus is... Continue Reading

NCLEX Practice Test for Endocrine Disorders Answers and Rationale

Posted by admin on Oct 24, 2010
View Questions 1.    Answer B. To reverse hypoglycemia, the American Diabetes Association recommends ingesting 10 to 15 g of a simple carbohydrate, such as three to five pieces of hard candy, two to three packets of sugar (4 to 6 tsp), or 4 oz of fruit juice. If necessary, this treatment can be repeated in 15 minutes. Ingesting only 2 to 5 g of a simple... Continue Reading

NCLEX Practice Test for Endocrine Disorders

Posted by admin on Oct 22, 2010
1.    An agitated, confused female client arrives in the emergency department. Her history includes type 1 diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and angina pectoris. Assessment reveals pallor, diaphoresis, headache, and intense hunger. A stat blood glucose sample measures 42 mg/dl, and the client is treated for an acute hypoglycemic reaction. After recovery, nurse Lily teaches... Continue Reading