NR 324 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2026-2027 | CHAMBERLAI… EXAM
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NR 324 Final Exam
Questions & Answers
2026-2027 | Chamberlain
University | Verified
Answers
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
83 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 83 verified exam questions with correct answers focused on nursing
practices and patient care. Each question is paired with a succinct explanation, ensuring clarity
and understanding of key concepts. It is ideal for studying, reviewing course material, and
preparing for certification exams in the nursing field.
CONTENTS
Anemia Management Q1–Q13
Cardiac Assessment Q14–Q26
Respiratory Care Q27–Q33
Laboratory Values Q34–Q53
Electrolyte and Blood Parameters Q54–Q68
Page 1
, Cardiac Rhythms Q69–Q83
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 83
When educating clients on treatments regarding Iron-deficiency anemia, what would be priority
information?
CORRECT ANSWER
-Iron can stain the skin and if the IV is painful or swollen it can indicate infiltration where the iron is
leaking out of the vessel.
-Melena is the black tarry stools and is caused by excess iron.
-Oral iron is best taken on an empty stomach but nausea is a common side effect. To combat this they
can take it with Orange juice (which improves absorption) or take at bedtime.
-Angular chelitis is a common symptom of iron deficiency anemia, as the anemia is corrected the S/S
of anemia should go away.
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 83
What are the priority assessments of a client diagnosed with thrombocytopenia?
CORRECT ANSWER
Thrombocytopenia can cause serious bleeding anywhere. The most worrisome bleeding is hidden
because it is often not caught until it is severe. Altered LOC is a priority assessment to ensure no
hemorrhage has occurred in the brain.
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 83
A client in sickle cell crisis questions the need for a type and screen. What would be the
appropriate response from the nurse?
CORRECT ANSWER
Your blood cells are being destroyed. We will check your blood type to make sure that if you need to
replace those destroyed blood cells we can give you the kind your body will accept.
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, Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 83
What education would be priority for a client receiving a blood transfusion?
CORRECT ANSWER
Do not ignore symptoms such as chills, back pain, shortness of breath, or achiness.
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 83
How are clients with pernicious anemia treated?
CORRECT ANSWER
Pernicious anemia is caused by failure to absorb B12 in the ileum, either due to an ileostomy or the
autoimmune destruction of the intrinsic factor secreting cells. Treatment includes injections or nasal
sprays for life.
Blood transfusions are reserved for clients with an Hgb of less than 7, it is not the usual treatment of
pernicious anemia.
A diet rich in meats and grains can help with B12 deficient anemia if the problem arises from
malnutrition and not an absorption problem.
A diet rich in leafy greens and fish is a treatment for folic acid deficient anemia and would not address
the decreased B12 levels.
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 83
When differentiating megaloblastic anemias, what symptomology would be most differential?
CORRECT ANSWER
B12 is a required element for neurologic function. Paresthesia's and confusion are manifestations of
Pernicious anemia but not folic acid deficiency anemia.
The sore beefy red tongue and Dyspepsia and Nausea are symptoms of both megaloblastic anemias.
Weakness and fatigue are common symptoms for all anemias.
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 83
A client with a critically slow clotting time is admitted. What would be priority concerns for this
client?
CORRECT ANSWER
Fall precautions
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P R O F E S S I O N A L P R A C T I C E M AT E R I A L S
NR 324 Final Exam
Questions & Answers
2026-2027 | Chamberlain
University | Verified
Answers
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
83 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 83 verified exam questions with correct answers focused on nursing
practices and patient care. Each question is paired with a succinct explanation, ensuring clarity
and understanding of key concepts. It is ideal for studying, reviewing course material, and
preparing for certification exams in the nursing field.
CONTENTS
Anemia Management Q1–Q13
Cardiac Assessment Q14–Q26
Respiratory Care Q27–Q33
Laboratory Values Q34–Q53
Electrolyte and Blood Parameters Q54–Q68
Page 1
, Cardiac Rhythms Q69–Q83
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 83
When educating clients on treatments regarding Iron-deficiency anemia, what would be priority
information?
CORRECT ANSWER
-Iron can stain the skin and if the IV is painful or swollen it can indicate infiltration where the iron is
leaking out of the vessel.
-Melena is the black tarry stools and is caused by excess iron.
-Oral iron is best taken on an empty stomach but nausea is a common side effect. To combat this they
can take it with Orange juice (which improves absorption) or take at bedtime.
-Angular chelitis is a common symptom of iron deficiency anemia, as the anemia is corrected the S/S
of anemia should go away.
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 83
What are the priority assessments of a client diagnosed with thrombocytopenia?
CORRECT ANSWER
Thrombocytopenia can cause serious bleeding anywhere. The most worrisome bleeding is hidden
because it is often not caught until it is severe. Altered LOC is a priority assessment to ensure no
hemorrhage has occurred in the brain.
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 83
A client in sickle cell crisis questions the need for a type and screen. What would be the
appropriate response from the nurse?
CORRECT ANSWER
Your blood cells are being destroyed. We will check your blood type to make sure that if you need to
replace those destroyed blood cells we can give you the kind your body will accept.
Page 2
, Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 83
What education would be priority for a client receiving a blood transfusion?
CORRECT ANSWER
Do not ignore symptoms such as chills, back pain, shortness of breath, or achiness.
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 83
How are clients with pernicious anemia treated?
CORRECT ANSWER
Pernicious anemia is caused by failure to absorb B12 in the ileum, either due to an ileostomy or the
autoimmune destruction of the intrinsic factor secreting cells. Treatment includes injections or nasal
sprays for life.
Blood transfusions are reserved for clients with an Hgb of less than 7, it is not the usual treatment of
pernicious anemia.
A diet rich in meats and grains can help with B12 deficient anemia if the problem arises from
malnutrition and not an absorption problem.
A diet rich in leafy greens and fish is a treatment for folic acid deficient anemia and would not address
the decreased B12 levels.
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 83
When differentiating megaloblastic anemias, what symptomology would be most differential?
CORRECT ANSWER
B12 is a required element for neurologic function. Paresthesia's and confusion are manifestations of
Pernicious anemia but not folic acid deficiency anemia.
The sore beefy red tongue and Dyspepsia and Nausea are symptoms of both megaloblastic anemias.
Weakness and fatigue are common symptoms for all anemias.
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 83
A client with a critically slow clotting time is admitted. What would be priority concerns for this
client?
CORRECT ANSWER
Fall precautions
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