NR 324 ADULT HEALTH 1 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2026-… EXAM
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NR 324 Adult Health 1
Exam 1 Questions &
Answers 2026-2027 |
Updated Exam Review
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
241 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document provides 241 verified questions along with correct answers and
explanations, covering essential concepts in adult health nursing. It serves as a
comprehensive resource for students preparing for exams, facilitating targeted study and
efficient review of critical material. This resource is ideal for enhancing understanding and
retention of key nursing principles, particularly in the context of certification preparation.
CONTENTS
• Fluid and Electrolytes • Electrolyte Imbalances
• Acid-Base Balance • Respiratory Assessment
• Bronchoscopy and Thoracentesis • Pneumonia Management
• Tuberculosis Overview • Pulmonary Embolism
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,• Cystic Fibrosis • Lung Cancer
• Chronic Respiratory Conditions • Tracheostomy Care
• Chest Tube Management • Asthma Management
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 241
What age group has the highest percentage of water content?
CORRECT ANSWER
Preterm / Neonates
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 241
Two fluid compartments in the body
CORRECT ANSWER
Intracellular space (inside cells) located in the ICF
Extracellular space (outside cells) located in the ECF
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 241
ICF makes up what percent of total body weight?
CORRECT ANSWER
40%
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 241
What are the two main compartments containing ECF? What other compartments are there?
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, CORRECT ANSWER
Interstitial fluid (fluid in the spaces between cells)
Intravascular fluid (plasma)
Other compartments include lymph and transcellular fluids
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 241
Transcellular fluid includes
CORRECT ANSWER
Cerebrospinal fluid, fluid in the gastrointestinal tract, and joint spaces as well as pleural,
peritoneal, intraocular, and pericardial fluid.
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 241
1L of water = _____ lb.
CORRECT ANSWER
2.2 lb (1kg)
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 241
The concentrations of electrolytes in body fluids is expressed in _________
CORRECT ANSWER
milliequivalents (mEq) per Liter
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 241
What are the main Ions found in the ECF and ICF
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, CORRECT ANSWER
ECF cation- sodium, with small amounts of potassium, calcium, and magnesium
ECF anion- chloride, with small amounts of bicarbonate, sulfate, and phosphate anions.
ICF cation- potassium, with small amounts of magnesium and sodium
ICF anion- phosphate, with some protein and a small amount of bicarbonate.
Q9 QUESTION 9 OF 241
Hypovolemia (ECF volume deficit)
CORRECT ANSWER
abnormal loss of normal body fluids, (D/V, hemorrhage, polyuria) inadequate intake, or plasma-
to-interstitial fluid shift
Q10 QUESTION 10 OF 241
Fluid volume deficit
Assessment- Causes-Treatment-Client education
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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 Adult Health 1
Exam 1 Questions &
Answers 2026-2027 |
Updated Exam Review
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
241 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document provides 241 verified questions along with correct answers and
explanations, covering essential concepts in adult health nursing. It serves as a
comprehensive resource for students preparing for exams, facilitating targeted study and
efficient review of critical material. This resource is ideal for enhancing understanding and
retention of key nursing principles, particularly in the context of certification preparation.
CONTENTS
• Fluid and Electrolytes • Electrolyte Imbalances
• Acid-Base Balance • Respiratory Assessment
• Bronchoscopy and Thoracentesis • Pneumonia Management
• Tuberculosis Overview • Pulmonary Embolism
Page 1
,• Cystic Fibrosis • Lung Cancer
• Chronic Respiratory Conditions • Tracheostomy Care
• Chest Tube Management • Asthma Management
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 241
What age group has the highest percentage of water content?
CORRECT ANSWER
Preterm / Neonates
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 241
Two fluid compartments in the body
CORRECT ANSWER
Intracellular space (inside cells) located in the ICF
Extracellular space (outside cells) located in the ECF
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 241
ICF makes up what percent of total body weight?
CORRECT ANSWER
40%
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 241
What are the two main compartments containing ECF? What other compartments are there?
Page 2
, CORRECT ANSWER
Interstitial fluid (fluid in the spaces between cells)
Intravascular fluid (plasma)
Other compartments include lymph and transcellular fluids
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 241
Transcellular fluid includes
CORRECT ANSWER
Cerebrospinal fluid, fluid in the gastrointestinal tract, and joint spaces as well as pleural,
peritoneal, intraocular, and pericardial fluid.
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 241
1L of water = _____ lb.
CORRECT ANSWER
2.2 lb (1kg)
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 241
The concentrations of electrolytes in body fluids is expressed in _________
CORRECT ANSWER
milliequivalents (mEq) per Liter
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 241
What are the main Ions found in the ECF and ICF
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, CORRECT ANSWER
ECF cation- sodium, with small amounts of potassium, calcium, and magnesium
ECF anion- chloride, with small amounts of bicarbonate, sulfate, and phosphate anions.
ICF cation- potassium, with small amounts of magnesium and sodium
ICF anion- phosphate, with some protein and a small amount of bicarbonate.
Q9 QUESTION 9 OF 241
Hypovolemia (ECF volume deficit)
CORRECT ANSWER
abnormal loss of normal body fluids, (D/V, hemorrhage, polyuria) inadequate intake, or plasma-
to-interstitial fluid shift
Q10 QUESTION 10 OF 241
Fluid volume deficit
Assessment- Causes-Treatment-Client education
Page 4
