NURSING ENDO NCLEX PRACTICE SET 2026
FULL SOLUTION
◉ A maternity nursing instructor asks a nursing student to identify
the hormones that are produced by the ovaries. Which of the
following, if identified by the student, indicates an understanding of
the hormones produced by this endocrine gland? Answer: Estrogen
and progesterone
◉ Which statement by the client would cause the nurse to suspect
that the thyroid test results drawn on the client this morning may be
inaccurate? Answer: "I had a radionuclide test done 3 days ago."
◉ A nurse is preparing to provide instructions to a client with
Addison's disease regarding diet therapy. The nurse understands
that which of the following diets would likely be prescribed for this
client? Answer: High-sodium diet
◉ Which of the following statements made by the nursing student
demonstrates an understanding of the hormone oxytocin? Answer:
"It causes contractions of the uterus during birth."
◉ A nurse is caring for a client with a diagnosis of
hypoparathyroidism. The nurse reviews the laboratory results
drawn on the client and notes that the calcium level is extremely low.
,The nurse would expect to note which of the following on data
collection of the client? Answer: Positive Trousseau's sign
◉ A nurse is providing instructions to a client newly diagnosed with
diabetes mellitus. The nurse gives the client a list of the signs of
hyperglycemia. Which of the following specific signs of this
complication should be included on the list? Answer: Increased
thirst
◉ A nurse enters the room of a client with type 1 diabetes mellitus
and finds the client difficult to arouse. The client's skin is warm and
flushed, and the pulse and respiratory rate are elevated from the
client's baseline. The nurse would immediately: Answer: Check the
client's capillary blood glucose.
◉ A client with diabetes mellitus calls the clinic nurse to report that
the blood glucose level is 150 mg/dL. After obtaining further data
from the client, the nurse determines that the client ate lunch
approximately 2 hours ago. The nurse would interpret these results
to be: Answer: Slightly higher than the normal value
◉ A client with type 1 diabetes mellitus takes NPH insulin every
morning and checks the blood glucose level four times per day. The
client tells the nurse that yesterday the late afternoon blood glucose
was 60 mg/dL and that she "felt funny." Which statement by the
client would indicate an understanding of this occurrence? Answer:
"I forgot to take my usual afternoon snack yesterday."
,◉ A nurse caring for a client scheduled for a transsphenoidal
hypophysectomy to remove a tumor in the pituitary gland assists to
develop a plan of care for the client. The nurse suggests including
which specific information in the preoperative teaching plan?
Answer: Toothbrushing will not be permitted for at least 2 weeks
following surgery.
◉ Following hypophysectomy, a client complains of being very
thirsty and having to urinate frequently. The initial nursing action is
to: Answer: Check the urine specific gravity.
◉ A client is brought to the emergency department in an
unresponsive state, and a diagnosis of hyperglycemic hyperosmolar
nonketotic syndrome (HHNS) is made. The nurse who is assisting to
care for the client obtains which of the following immediately in
preparation for the treatment of this syndrome? Answer: IV infusion
of normal saline
◉ A client with a diagnosis of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is being
treated in the emergency department. Which of the following
findings would the nurse expect to note as confirming this
diagnosis? Answer: Elevated blood glucose and low plasma
bicarbonate
, ◉ A client is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of diabetic
ketoacidosis (DKA). The initial serum glucose level was 950 mg/dL.
Intravenous (IV) insulin was started along with rehydration with IV
normal saline. The serum glucose level is now 240 mg/dL. The nurse
who is assisting in caring for the client obtains which of the
following items, anticipating a health care provider's prescription?
Answer: IV infusion containing 5% dextrose
◉ A client with diabetes mellitus is being discharged following
treatment for hyperglycemic hyperosmolar nonketotic syndrome
(HHNS) precipitated by acute illness. The client states to the nurse,
"I will call the doctor next time I can't eat for more than a day or so."
The nurse plans care, understanding that which of the following
accurately reflects this client's level of knowledge? Answer: The
client needs immediate education before discharge.
◉ A health care provider has prescribed propylthiouracil (PTU) for a
client with hyperthyroidism, and the nurse assists in developing a
plan of care for the client. A priority nursing measure to be included
in the plan regarding this medication is to monitor the client for:
Answer: Signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism
◉ A nurse is assisting in preparing a care plan for a client with
diabetes mellitus who has hyperglycemia. The nurse focuses on
which potential problem for this client? Answer: Dehydration
FULL SOLUTION
◉ A maternity nursing instructor asks a nursing student to identify
the hormones that are produced by the ovaries. Which of the
following, if identified by the student, indicates an understanding of
the hormones produced by this endocrine gland? Answer: Estrogen
and progesterone
◉ Which statement by the client would cause the nurse to suspect
that the thyroid test results drawn on the client this morning may be
inaccurate? Answer: "I had a radionuclide test done 3 days ago."
◉ A nurse is preparing to provide instructions to a client with
Addison's disease regarding diet therapy. The nurse understands
that which of the following diets would likely be prescribed for this
client? Answer: High-sodium diet
◉ Which of the following statements made by the nursing student
demonstrates an understanding of the hormone oxytocin? Answer:
"It causes contractions of the uterus during birth."
◉ A nurse is caring for a client with a diagnosis of
hypoparathyroidism. The nurse reviews the laboratory results
drawn on the client and notes that the calcium level is extremely low.
,The nurse would expect to note which of the following on data
collection of the client? Answer: Positive Trousseau's sign
◉ A nurse is providing instructions to a client newly diagnosed with
diabetes mellitus. The nurse gives the client a list of the signs of
hyperglycemia. Which of the following specific signs of this
complication should be included on the list? Answer: Increased
thirst
◉ A nurse enters the room of a client with type 1 diabetes mellitus
and finds the client difficult to arouse. The client's skin is warm and
flushed, and the pulse and respiratory rate are elevated from the
client's baseline. The nurse would immediately: Answer: Check the
client's capillary blood glucose.
◉ A client with diabetes mellitus calls the clinic nurse to report that
the blood glucose level is 150 mg/dL. After obtaining further data
from the client, the nurse determines that the client ate lunch
approximately 2 hours ago. The nurse would interpret these results
to be: Answer: Slightly higher than the normal value
◉ A client with type 1 diabetes mellitus takes NPH insulin every
morning and checks the blood glucose level four times per day. The
client tells the nurse that yesterday the late afternoon blood glucose
was 60 mg/dL and that she "felt funny." Which statement by the
client would indicate an understanding of this occurrence? Answer:
"I forgot to take my usual afternoon snack yesterday."
,◉ A nurse caring for a client scheduled for a transsphenoidal
hypophysectomy to remove a tumor in the pituitary gland assists to
develop a plan of care for the client. The nurse suggests including
which specific information in the preoperative teaching plan?
Answer: Toothbrushing will not be permitted for at least 2 weeks
following surgery.
◉ Following hypophysectomy, a client complains of being very
thirsty and having to urinate frequently. The initial nursing action is
to: Answer: Check the urine specific gravity.
◉ A client is brought to the emergency department in an
unresponsive state, and a diagnosis of hyperglycemic hyperosmolar
nonketotic syndrome (HHNS) is made. The nurse who is assisting to
care for the client obtains which of the following immediately in
preparation for the treatment of this syndrome? Answer: IV infusion
of normal saline
◉ A client with a diagnosis of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is being
treated in the emergency department. Which of the following
findings would the nurse expect to note as confirming this
diagnosis? Answer: Elevated blood glucose and low plasma
bicarbonate
, ◉ A client is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of diabetic
ketoacidosis (DKA). The initial serum glucose level was 950 mg/dL.
Intravenous (IV) insulin was started along with rehydration with IV
normal saline. The serum glucose level is now 240 mg/dL. The nurse
who is assisting in caring for the client obtains which of the
following items, anticipating a health care provider's prescription?
Answer: IV infusion containing 5% dextrose
◉ A client with diabetes mellitus is being discharged following
treatment for hyperglycemic hyperosmolar nonketotic syndrome
(HHNS) precipitated by acute illness. The client states to the nurse,
"I will call the doctor next time I can't eat for more than a day or so."
The nurse plans care, understanding that which of the following
accurately reflects this client's level of knowledge? Answer: The
client needs immediate education before discharge.
◉ A health care provider has prescribed propylthiouracil (PTU) for a
client with hyperthyroidism, and the nurse assists in developing a
plan of care for the client. A priority nursing measure to be included
in the plan regarding this medication is to monitor the client for:
Answer: Signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism
◉ A nurse is assisting in preparing a care plan for a client with
diabetes mellitus who has hyperglycemia. The nurse focuses on
which potential problem for this client? Answer: Dehydration
