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NR 547 CEA EXAM AND PRACTICE EXAM (CHAMBERLAIN)
NEWEST 2026/ 2027 TEST BANK| NR547 (CEA) PRE-CLINICAL
DIAGNOSTIC EXAM PREP WITH COMPLETE EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS/ ALREADY GRADED A+
(MOST RECENT!!)
1. A nurse is evaluating a client who reports a sudden change in health
status accompanied by worsening symptoms and decreased ability to
perform usual activities. Which assessment approach is most
appropriate when determining the client's immediate priorities?
A. Focus exclusively on the client's long-term medical history
B. Perform a focused assessment of airway, breathing, circulation,
neurological status, vital signs, and the most significant presenting
symptoms
C. Delay the physical assessment until all laboratory results are available
D. Complete routine discharge teaching before addressing the acute
symptoms
Answer: B
2. A client reports experiencing progressively worsening shortness of
breath with activity and now develops dyspnea while resting. Which
finding should cause the nurse to prioritize immediate intervention?
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A. Mild fatigue after physical activity
B. Oxygen saturation of 84% accompanied by increased work of
breathing
C. Occasional nonproductive cough
D. Difficulty sleeping during the previous night
Answer: B
3. A client presents with chest pressure radiating to the jaw and left
arm, accompanied by diaphoresis and nausea. Which nursing action
should occur first?
A. Encourage the client to ambulate to determine whether symptoms
improve
B. Initiate an immediate cardiovascular assessment and follow the
facility's emergency protocol for suspected acute coronary syndrome
C. Offer a large meal and reassess the pain afterward
D. Document the symptoms and wait for the next scheduled provider
rounds
Answer: B
4. A client with diabetes becomes confused, pale, diaphoretic, and
tremulous. Which intervention should the nurse prioritize?
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A. Administer the scheduled insulin before checking the client's
condition
B. Assess the blood glucose level promptly and treat suspected
hypoglycemia according to the client's clinical status and protocol
C. Encourage the client to exercise to increase glucose utilization
D. Restrict oral intake until the next scheduled meal
Answer: B
5. A client with diabetes mellitus has a blood glucose level of 48 mg/dL
but is awake and able to swallow safely. Which intervention is most
appropriate?
A. Provide a rapid source of oral carbohydrate and recheck glucose
according to protocol
B. Administer the client's long-acting insulin immediately
C. Restrict food until the glucose level normalizes spontaneously
D. Encourage the client to ambulate for 15 minutes
Answer: A
6. A client with diabetes is unconscious and has a critically low blood
glucose level. Which intervention should the nurse anticipate?
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A. Administration of rapid-acting oral carbohydrates
B. Administration of glucagon or intravenous dextrose as clinically
appropriate
C. Administration of additional insulin
D. Delayed treatment until the client regains consciousness
spontaneously
Answer: B
7. A client with an acute infection develops hypotension, tachycardia,
altered mental status, and decreased urine output. Which complication
should the nurse recognize as the greatest concern?
A. Mild dehydration
B. Septic shock with impaired tissue perfusion
C. Stable inflammatory response
D. Chronic fatigue
Answer: B
8. A client receiving treatment for sepsis is being reassessed. Which
finding most strongly suggests improvement in systemic perfusion?
NR 547 CEA EXAM AND PRACTICE EXAM (CHAMBERLAIN)
NEWEST 2026/ 2027 TEST BANK| NR547 (CEA) PRE-CLINICAL
DIAGNOSTIC EXAM PREP WITH COMPLETE EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS/ ALREADY GRADED A+
(MOST RECENT!!)
1. A nurse is evaluating a client who reports a sudden change in health
status accompanied by worsening symptoms and decreased ability to
perform usual activities. Which assessment approach is most
appropriate when determining the client's immediate priorities?
A. Focus exclusively on the client's long-term medical history
B. Perform a focused assessment of airway, breathing, circulation,
neurological status, vital signs, and the most significant presenting
symptoms
C. Delay the physical assessment until all laboratory results are available
D. Complete routine discharge teaching before addressing the acute
symptoms
Answer: B
2. A client reports experiencing progressively worsening shortness of
breath with activity and now develops dyspnea while resting. Which
finding should cause the nurse to prioritize immediate intervention?
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A. Mild fatigue after physical activity
B. Oxygen saturation of 84% accompanied by increased work of
breathing
C. Occasional nonproductive cough
D. Difficulty sleeping during the previous night
Answer: B
3. A client presents with chest pressure radiating to the jaw and left
arm, accompanied by diaphoresis and nausea. Which nursing action
should occur first?
A. Encourage the client to ambulate to determine whether symptoms
improve
B. Initiate an immediate cardiovascular assessment and follow the
facility's emergency protocol for suspected acute coronary syndrome
C. Offer a large meal and reassess the pain afterward
D. Document the symptoms and wait for the next scheduled provider
rounds
Answer: B
4. A client with diabetes becomes confused, pale, diaphoretic, and
tremulous. Which intervention should the nurse prioritize?
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A. Administer the scheduled insulin before checking the client's
condition
B. Assess the blood glucose level promptly and treat suspected
hypoglycemia according to the client's clinical status and protocol
C. Encourage the client to exercise to increase glucose utilization
D. Restrict oral intake until the next scheduled meal
Answer: B
5. A client with diabetes mellitus has a blood glucose level of 48 mg/dL
but is awake and able to swallow safely. Which intervention is most
appropriate?
A. Provide a rapid source of oral carbohydrate and recheck glucose
according to protocol
B. Administer the client's long-acting insulin immediately
C. Restrict food until the glucose level normalizes spontaneously
D. Encourage the client to ambulate for 15 minutes
Answer: A
6. A client with diabetes is unconscious and has a critically low blood
glucose level. Which intervention should the nurse anticipate?
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A. Administration of rapid-acting oral carbohydrates
B. Administration of glucagon or intravenous dextrose as clinically
appropriate
C. Administration of additional insulin
D. Delayed treatment until the client regains consciousness
spontaneously
Answer: B
7. A client with an acute infection develops hypotension, tachycardia,
altered mental status, and decreased urine output. Which complication
should the nurse recognize as the greatest concern?
A. Mild dehydration
B. Septic shock with impaired tissue perfusion
C. Stable inflammatory response
D. Chronic fatigue
Answer: B
8. A client receiving treatment for sepsis is being reassessed. Which
finding most strongly suggests improvement in systemic perfusion?
