ENDOCRINE SYSTEM DISORDERS_ (2021 Revised Test Prep Guide) 100 Exam Test Questions and Answers Provided

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ENDOCRINE SYSTEM DISORDERS Exam Test Questions and Answers Provided Question 1 A client is brought to the emergency department in an unresponsive state, and a diagnosis of hyperosmolar hyperglycemi... c syndrome is made. The nurse would immediately prepare to initiate which anticipated health care provider's prescription? 1.Endotracheal intubation 2.100 units of NPH insulin 3.Intravenous infusion of normal saline 4.Intravenous infusion of sodium bicarbonate Intravenous infusion of normal saline Question 2 A client with a diagnosis of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is being treated in the emergency department. Which findings support this diagnosis? Select all that apply. 1.Increase in pH 2.Comatose state 3.Deep, rapid breathing 4.Decreased urine output 5.Elevated blood glucose level Question 3 The nurse teaches a client with diabetes mellitus about differentiating between hypoglycemia and ketoacidosis. The client demonstrates an understanding of the teaching by stating that a form of glucose should be taken if which symptom or symptoms develop? Select all that apply. 1.Polyuria 2.Shakiness 3.Palpitations 4.Blurred vision 5.Lightheadedness 6.Fruity breath odor Question 4 A client with diabetes mellitus demonstrates acute anxiety when admitted to the hospital for the treatment of hyperglycemia. What is the appropriate intervention to decrease the client's anxiety? 1. Administer a sedative. 2. Convey empathy, trust, and respect toward the client. 3. Ignore the signs and symptoms of anxiety, anticipating that they will soon disappear. 4. Make sure that the client is familiar with the correct medical terms to promote understanding of what is happening. Question 5 The nurse provides instructions to a client newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus. The nurse recognizes accurate understanding of measures to prevent diabetic ketoacidosis when the client makes which statement? 1.I will stop taking my insulin if I'm too sick to eat. 2.I will decrease my insulin dose during times of illness. 3.I will adjust my insulin dose according to the level of glucose in my urine. 4.I will notify my health care provider (HCP) if my blood glucose level is higher than 250 mg/dL (14.2 mmol/L). [Show More]

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