NR 324 ADULT HEALTH 1 EDAPT QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2026-20… EXAM
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 Adult Health 1
EDAPT Questions &
Answers 2026-2027 |
Chamberlain University
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
82 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 82 verified questions with correct answers provided, covering
critical concepts in adult health nursing. It serves as a comprehensive resource for
mastering nursing topics, offering concise explanations that enhance understanding.
Students can utilize this material for effective study, review, and certification preparation,
ensuring they are well-equipped for their nursing examinations.
CONTENTS
Fluid Balance Management Q1–Q21
Nursing Interventions Q22–Q34
Electrolyte Imbalance Q35–Q46
Acid-Base Balance Q47–Q64
Page 1
,Respiratory Conditions Q65–Q82
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 82
Nursing Care: Altered Fluid Balance
CORRECT ANSWER
Week 1: Altered Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 82
Fluid Volume Overload: Vital Signs
CORRECT ANSWER
normal temperature
tachycardia + tachypnea
bounding pulses + hypertension
decreased oxygen saturation
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 82
Fluid Volume Overload: Symptoms
CORRECT ANSWER
Neurological: weakness, visual changes, paresthesia, altered levels of consciousness (ALOC),
seizures
Gastrointestinal (GI): ascites, increased motility, acute weight gain
Renal: increased urine output
Respiratory: crackles, cough, dyspnea (pulmonary edema)
Other: peripheral edema, distended neck veins, skin cool with pallor
Page 2
, Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 82
Fluid Volume Overload: Labs
CORRECT ANSWER
H&H (normal = 41-50%), BUN, Urine specific gravity, Serum sodium, Blood osmolality:
decreased
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 82
Fluid Volume Overload: Medical Management
CORRECT ANSWER
Diuretics (potassium-sparing, loop, thiazide)
ACE inhibitors(captopril, enalapril)
Beta blockers(atenolol, metoprolol)
Calcium channel blockers(nifedipine, felodipine)
SIADH (tolvaptan)
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 82
Fluid Volume Deficit: Vital Signs
CORRECT ANSWER
hyperthermia
tachycardia + tachypnea
weak, thready pulses + hypotension
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 82
Fluid Volume Deficit: Symptoms
Page 3
, CORRECT ANSWER
Neurological: dizziness, syncope, confusion, weakness, fatigue, seizures
Gastrointestinal (GI): thirst, dry mucous membranes, nausea, acute weight loss
Renal: oliguria
Respiratory: hypoxia
Other: diminished capillary refill, cool clammy skin, diaphoresis, sunken eyeballs, flat neck
veins, poor skin turgor and tenting
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 82
Fluid Volume Deficit: Labs
CORRECT ANSWER
(normal = 41-50%), BUN, Urine specific gravity, Serum sodium, Blood osmolality:
increased/elevated
Q9 QUESTION 9 OF 82
Fluid Volume Deficit: Medical Management
CORRECT ANSWER
Intravenous (IV) fluid replacements (isotonic, hypotonic, hypertonic)
Blood transfusion, if needed
Diabetes insipidus: desmopressin
Q10 QUESTION 10 OF 82
Interprofessional Care Management: Nursing Interventions
Page 4
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 Adult Health 1
EDAPT Questions &
Answers 2026-2027 |
Chamberlain University
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
82 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 82 verified questions with correct answers provided, covering
critical concepts in adult health nursing. It serves as a comprehensive resource for
mastering nursing topics, offering concise explanations that enhance understanding.
Students can utilize this material for effective study, review, and certification preparation,
ensuring they are well-equipped for their nursing examinations.
CONTENTS
Fluid Balance Management Q1–Q21
Nursing Interventions Q22–Q34
Electrolyte Imbalance Q35–Q46
Acid-Base Balance Q47–Q64
Page 1
,Respiratory Conditions Q65–Q82
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 82
Nursing Care: Altered Fluid Balance
CORRECT ANSWER
Week 1: Altered Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 82
Fluid Volume Overload: Vital Signs
CORRECT ANSWER
normal temperature
tachycardia + tachypnea
bounding pulses + hypertension
decreased oxygen saturation
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 82
Fluid Volume Overload: Symptoms
CORRECT ANSWER
Neurological: weakness, visual changes, paresthesia, altered levels of consciousness (ALOC),
seizures
Gastrointestinal (GI): ascites, increased motility, acute weight gain
Renal: increased urine output
Respiratory: crackles, cough, dyspnea (pulmonary edema)
Other: peripheral edema, distended neck veins, skin cool with pallor
Page 2
, Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 82
Fluid Volume Overload: Labs
CORRECT ANSWER
H&H (normal = 41-50%), BUN, Urine specific gravity, Serum sodium, Blood osmolality:
decreased
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 82
Fluid Volume Overload: Medical Management
CORRECT ANSWER
Diuretics (potassium-sparing, loop, thiazide)
ACE inhibitors(captopril, enalapril)
Beta blockers(atenolol, metoprolol)
Calcium channel blockers(nifedipine, felodipine)
SIADH (tolvaptan)
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 82
Fluid Volume Deficit: Vital Signs
CORRECT ANSWER
hyperthermia
tachycardia + tachypnea
weak, thready pulses + hypotension
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 82
Fluid Volume Deficit: Symptoms
Page 3
, CORRECT ANSWER
Neurological: dizziness, syncope, confusion, weakness, fatigue, seizures
Gastrointestinal (GI): thirst, dry mucous membranes, nausea, acute weight loss
Renal: oliguria
Respiratory: hypoxia
Other: diminished capillary refill, cool clammy skin, diaphoresis, sunken eyeballs, flat neck
veins, poor skin turgor and tenting
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 82
Fluid Volume Deficit: Labs
CORRECT ANSWER
(normal = 41-50%), BUN, Urine specific gravity, Serum sodium, Blood osmolality:
increased/elevated
Q9 QUESTION 9 OF 82
Fluid Volume Deficit: Medical Management
CORRECT ANSWER
Intravenous (IV) fluid replacements (isotonic, hypotonic, hypertonic)
Blood transfusion, if needed
Diabetes insipidus: desmopressin
Q10 QUESTION 10 OF 82
Interprofessional Care Management: Nursing Interventions
Page 4
