Endocrine NCLEX Questions

1. A nurse is preparing a tray for a patient with hypoparathyroidism, which food items would the nurse be sure to include?

A: Baked chicken and mashed potatoes B: Tofu and spinach C: Baked chicken and rhubarb D: Soybean salad

2. A nurse is caring for a patient with hyperparathyroidism who is currently on a cardiac monitor, thd nurse expects to see the following changes on the Ekg strip ?

A: Shortened ST segment B: Depressed ST segment C: Prolonged QT segment D: Elongation of the ST segment

3. A nursing student is assisting in the care of a care experiencing acute thyrotoxicosis, the nurisng instructor intervenes when the student nurse does the following ??

A: Provides the patient with additional blankets to keep warm B: Provides iv fluid replacement C: Provide the patient with two liters of oxygen via nasal canulla D: Elevated the head of the bed

4. A patient is prescribed propythiouracil for the treatment of hyperthyroidism.The nurse realizes the patient needs further teaching when the patient says the following ?

A: I only need to take this medication for 4 weeks B: I need to take this drug three times daily C: Results are usually seen in 4 weeks D: This medication can bring about spontaneous remission, if i take the medication as directed

5. The nurse is caring for a patient post throidectomy, the nurse intervenes when the patient experiences the following symptom?

A: The patient reports nausea B: The patient is hoarse C: The patient reports tingling around the mouth D: The patient reports a sore throat

6.The murse is caring for a patient who is being discharged after myexdema coma, the nurse will inlcude the following information in the discharge teaching ?

A:Warm weather increase circulation and will prevent another crisis B:Decrease your fluid intake to avoid edema C:Continue taking the oxycodone prescribed to you before admission D: Avoid exposure to the cold

7. Which of thr following should the nurse include in the plan of care for a patient with hypothroidism?

A: Provide snacks between meals to meet metabolic demands B: If fiber intake is not sufficent to decrease constipation, utilize an enema C: The need to continue prescribed synthroid lifelong D: Synthroid should be taken regardless of the pulse, to prevent myexdema coma

8. True or False: Hyperthroidism results in increase weight gain and bradycardia.

True False

9. Hyperthroidism is diagnosed by the following lab results?

A: Decrease TSH,T3 and T4 B: Increase TSH, T3 and T4 C: Increased TSH only, T3 nad T4 is not neccessary for diagnosis D: Decreased or undetected TSH and increased T4

10. The nurse provides teaching to a patient prescribed radioactive iodoine for hyperthroidism, the nurse should inlcudes the following information about the drug side effects in her teaching ?

A: Avoid older adults 7 days after therapy B: launder clothes weekly at home C: It is safe to continue to cook for your family, as long as your hands are washed prior to preparation D: Utilize private bathroom if possible and flush 2-3 times after using