NCLEX 3000-ENDO EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS. VERIFIED 2026.
The nurse is collecting data on a client with possible Cushing's syndrome. In a client with
Cushing's syndrome, the nurse would expect to find: - ANS deposits of adipose tissue in the
trunk and dorsocervical area.
"(PUT IN ORDER) A client is ordered to receive 20 units of isophane insulin suspension (Humulin
N) and 5 units of regular insulin (Humulin R) by subcutaneous injection. Place in chronological
order the steps to take when mixing different types of insulin in a syringe. Use all the options. -
ANS (2) Inject 20 units of air into the Humulin N Vile (4) Withdrawl the syringe; don't
withdrawl the insulin, (5) Inject 5 units of air into the Humulin R vile (1) Invert the vial and
withdrawl the Humulin R Dose (3) Insert the syringe needle into the Humulin N vial (6) Invert
the vial and withdral the Humulin N dose.
"Which instruction about insulin administration should the nurse give to a client? -
ANS "Always follow the same order when drawing the different insulins into the syringe.
"A client is evaluated for type 1 diabetes. Which client comment correlates best with this
disorder? - ANS I'm thirsty all the time. I just can't get enough to drink.
"A nurse administers glucagon to her diabetic client and then monitors the client for adverse
drug reactions and interactions. Which type of drug interacts adversely with glucagon? -
ANS Oral anticoagulants
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,"A client brings her food journal containing her dietary intake for the past 3 days to the diabetic
clinic. A nurse notes that despite dietary teaching about carbohydrate intake, the client
consumed 3 servings of bread each day. What should the nurse do with this information? -
ANS Ask the diabetes educator to review with the client ways to decrease carbohydrate
intake.
"An obese Hispanic client, age 65, is diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Which statement
about diabetes mellitus is true? - ANS Diabetes mellitus is three times more common in
Hispanics than in Blacks or Whites.
"When caring for a client with diabetes insipidus, the nurse expects to administer: -
ANS Vasopressin (Pitressin Synthetic).
"The nurse explains to a client with thyroid disease that the thyroid gland normally produces: -
ANS T3, T4, and calcitonin.
"A client with diabetes mellitus has just been prescribed insulin. When teaching the client about
hypoglycemia, the nurse should mention that this reaction may cause: - ANS nervousness,
diaphoresis, and confusion.
"(SELECT ALL THAT APPLY) A client is admitted to the hospital with signs and symptoms of
diabetes mellitus. Which of the following findings is the nurse most likely to observe in this
client? - ANS (1) Excessive thirst (4) Excessive hunger (6) Frequent, high-volume urination
"The nurse is providing dietary instructions to a client with hypoglycemia. To control
hypoglycemic episodes, the nurse should recommend: - ANS consuming a low-carbohydrate,
high-protein diet and avoiding fasting.
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, "A client is transferred to a rehabilitation center after being treated in the hospital for a stroke.
Because the client has a history of Cushing's syndrome (hypercortisolism) and chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), the nurse helps formulate a nursing diagnosis of: -
ANS Risk for impaired skin integrity related to tissue catabolism secondary to cortisol
hypersecretion.
"A client with a history of chronic hyperparathyroidism admits to being noncompliant. Based on
initial data collection findings, the nurse realizes the client's risk for injury is related to: -
ANS bone demineralization resulting in pathologic fractures.
"In a 28-year-old female client who is being successfully treated for Cushing's syndrome, the
nurse would expect a decline in: - ANS serum glucose level.
"For a client with hyperglycemia, which data collection finding best supports a nursing diagnosis
of Deficient fluid volume? - ANS Increased urine osmolarity
"Every morning a client with type 1 diabetes receives 15 units of Humulin 70/30. What does this
type of insulin contain? - ANS 70% NPH insulin and 30% regular insulin
"Which of the following would the nurse expect to assess in an elderly client with Hashimoto's
thyroiditis? - ANS Weight gain, decreased appetite, and constipation
"The nurse teaches a client with newly diagnosed hypothyroidism about the need for thyroid
hormone replacement therapy to restore normal thyroid function. Which thyroid preparation is
the agent of choice for thyroid hormone replacement therapy? - ANS Levothyroxine
(Synthroid)
"(SELECT ALL THAT APPLY) A client is diagnosed with a goiter after traveling in a foreign country
for 3 months. During her trip, the client wasn't able to tolerate food. Which signs and symptoms
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AND ANSWERS. VERIFIED 2026.
The nurse is collecting data on a client with possible Cushing's syndrome. In a client with
Cushing's syndrome, the nurse would expect to find: - ANS deposits of adipose tissue in the
trunk and dorsocervical area.
"(PUT IN ORDER) A client is ordered to receive 20 units of isophane insulin suspension (Humulin
N) and 5 units of regular insulin (Humulin R) by subcutaneous injection. Place in chronological
order the steps to take when mixing different types of insulin in a syringe. Use all the options. -
ANS (2) Inject 20 units of air into the Humulin N Vile (4) Withdrawl the syringe; don't
withdrawl the insulin, (5) Inject 5 units of air into the Humulin R vile (1) Invert the vial and
withdrawl the Humulin R Dose (3) Insert the syringe needle into the Humulin N vial (6) Invert
the vial and withdral the Humulin N dose.
"Which instruction about insulin administration should the nurse give to a client? -
ANS "Always follow the same order when drawing the different insulins into the syringe.
"A client is evaluated for type 1 diabetes. Which client comment correlates best with this
disorder? - ANS I'm thirsty all the time. I just can't get enough to drink.
"A nurse administers glucagon to her diabetic client and then monitors the client for adverse
drug reactions and interactions. Which type of drug interacts adversely with glucagon? -
ANS Oral anticoagulants
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,"A client brings her food journal containing her dietary intake for the past 3 days to the diabetic
clinic. A nurse notes that despite dietary teaching about carbohydrate intake, the client
consumed 3 servings of bread each day. What should the nurse do with this information? -
ANS Ask the diabetes educator to review with the client ways to decrease carbohydrate
intake.
"An obese Hispanic client, age 65, is diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Which statement
about diabetes mellitus is true? - ANS Diabetes mellitus is three times more common in
Hispanics than in Blacks or Whites.
"When caring for a client with diabetes insipidus, the nurse expects to administer: -
ANS Vasopressin (Pitressin Synthetic).
"The nurse explains to a client with thyroid disease that the thyroid gland normally produces: -
ANS T3, T4, and calcitonin.
"A client with diabetes mellitus has just been prescribed insulin. When teaching the client about
hypoglycemia, the nurse should mention that this reaction may cause: - ANS nervousness,
diaphoresis, and confusion.
"(SELECT ALL THAT APPLY) A client is admitted to the hospital with signs and symptoms of
diabetes mellitus. Which of the following findings is the nurse most likely to observe in this
client? - ANS (1) Excessive thirst (4) Excessive hunger (6) Frequent, high-volume urination
"The nurse is providing dietary instructions to a client with hypoglycemia. To control
hypoglycemic episodes, the nurse should recommend: - ANS consuming a low-carbohydrate,
high-protein diet and avoiding fasting.
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, "A client is transferred to a rehabilitation center after being treated in the hospital for a stroke.
Because the client has a history of Cushing's syndrome (hypercortisolism) and chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), the nurse helps formulate a nursing diagnosis of: -
ANS Risk for impaired skin integrity related to tissue catabolism secondary to cortisol
hypersecretion.
"A client with a history of chronic hyperparathyroidism admits to being noncompliant. Based on
initial data collection findings, the nurse realizes the client's risk for injury is related to: -
ANS bone demineralization resulting in pathologic fractures.
"In a 28-year-old female client who is being successfully treated for Cushing's syndrome, the
nurse would expect a decline in: - ANS serum glucose level.
"For a client with hyperglycemia, which data collection finding best supports a nursing diagnosis
of Deficient fluid volume? - ANS Increased urine osmolarity
"Every morning a client with type 1 diabetes receives 15 units of Humulin 70/30. What does this
type of insulin contain? - ANS 70% NPH insulin and 30% regular insulin
"Which of the following would the nurse expect to assess in an elderly client with Hashimoto's
thyroiditis? - ANS Weight gain, decreased appetite, and constipation
"The nurse teaches a client with newly diagnosed hypothyroidism about the need for thyroid
hormone replacement therapy to restore normal thyroid function. Which thyroid preparation is
the agent of choice for thyroid hormone replacement therapy? - ANS Levothyroxine
(Synthroid)
"(SELECT ALL THAT APPLY) A client is diagnosed with a goiter after traveling in a foreign country
for 3 months. During her trip, the client wasn't able to tolerate food. Which signs and symptoms
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