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NCLEX Practice Test for Endocrine Disorders Part 2 Answers and Rationale
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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.
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NCLEX Practice Test for Endocrine Disorders Part 2
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
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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
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
Growth and Development NCLEX Questions Answers and Rationale
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1. Answer C. Exposure to air helps dry the cord. Good hand washing is the prime mechanism for preventing infection. Washing the surrounding area is fine but wetting the cord keeps it moist and predisposes it to infection. It is important to check for complications of bleeding and drainage that might occur. 2. Answer B. Human... Continue Reading
Growth and Development NCLEX Questions
1. The nurse is caring for the mother of a newborn. The nurse recognizes that the mother needs more teaching regarding cord care because she
a. keeps the cord exposed to the air.
b. washes her hands before sponge bathing her baby.
c. washes the cord and surrounding area well with water at each diaper change.
d. checks it daily for bleeding and... Continue Reading
Health Promotion and Maintenance NCLEX Questions Answers and Rationale
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1. Answer D. Cranial nerves 9 and 10 are the glossopharyngeal and vagus nerves. The gag reflex would be evaluated. 2. Answer D. Providing information for the client is the best technique for a new diagnosis. 3. Answer C. After birth, the infant of a diabetic mother is often hypoglycemic. ... Continue Reading
Health Promotion and Maintenance NCLEX Questions
1. What equipment would be necessary to complete an evaluation of cranial nerves 9 and 10 during a physical assessment?
a. A cotton ball
b. A pen light
c. An ophthalmoscope
d. A tongue depressor and flashlight
2. Which technique would be best in caring for a client following receiving a diagnosis of a state IV tumor in the brain?
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