NR 324 EXAM 2 -ADULT HEALTH I |ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS |BRAND
NEW 2026-2027 UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
A client is seen in the emergency department and reports left arm pain, fatigue,
palpitations, and shortness of breath. Which condition would the nurse suspect?
a. Renal Failure
b. Acute Coronary Syndrome
c. Diabetes Mellitus
d. Diabetes Insipidus
CORRECT ANSWER
b. Acute Coronary Syndrome
Question 2
For a client who has undergone peripheral arteriography, how should the nurse assess the
adequacy of peripheral circulation?
a. Hemodynamic Monitoring
b. Checking for Cardiac Dysrhythmias
c. Checking Peripheral Pulses
d. Observing the Client for Bleeding
CORRECT ANSWER
c. Checking Peripheral Pulses
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,Question 3
The nurse uses which term for the normal pacemaker of the heart?
a. Sinoatrial (SA) node
b. Purkinje Fibers
c. Bundle of His
d. Atrioventricular (AV) node
CORRECT ANSWER
a. Sinoatrial (SA) node
Question 4
The nurse is administering a stool softener to a client who experienced a myocardial
infarction. The client says, "I had a heart attack; I don't have a problem with constipation."
What explanation will the nurse use to answer the clients question?
a. "The heart attack sets you up for limited activity, so constipation is often a problem for
clients after a heart attack"
b. "If you strain to have a bowel movement, you can cause a drop in your heart rate that
can be dangerous"
c. "The prescribed stool softener will decrease stress with a bowel movement and protect
your heart from further injury"
d. "Please talk this over with your healthcare provider for further information"
CORRECT ANSWER
b. "If you strain to have a bowel movement, you can cause a drop in your heart rate that
can be dangerous"
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,Question 5
A nurse is preparing a client for a scheduled adenosine stress test. Which statement made
by the client indicates a need for further education?
a. "My family is bringing me a cup of coffee to drink before the test"
b. "The medication will have an effect on my heart similar to exercise"
c. "The effects of this medication will wear off quickly"
d. "I may feel some flushing or nausea with this medication"
CORRECT ANSWER
a. "My family is bringing me a cup of coffee to drink before the test"
Question 6
The nurse is caring for a client who has a history of heart disease. What factor should the
nurse identify as possibly contributing to a decrease in cardiac output?
a. An increase in preload related to ambulation
b. A heart rate of 54 bpm
c. A change in position from standing to sitting
d. A pulse oximetry reading of 94%
CORRECT ANSWER
b. A heart rate of 54 bpm
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, Question 7
The nurse's assessment of an older adult client reveals the following data: Lying BP 144/82
mmHg, sitting BP 121/69 mmHg, standing BP 98/56 mmHg. The nurse should
consequently identify what nursing diagnosis in the client's plan of care?
a. Risk for ineffective role performance related to hypotension
b. Risk for falls related to orthostatic hypotension
c. Risk for imbalanced fluid balance related to hemodynamic variability
d. Risk for ineffective breathing pattern related to hypotension
CORRECT ANSWER
b. Risk for falls related to orthostatic hypotension
Question 8
A female patient is being seen in the ER complaining of fatigue and shoulder blade
discomfort. She is also short of breath. Based on these symptoms, what will the nurse
suspect?
a. Intracerebral Hemorrhage
b. Stroke
c. Myocardial Infarction (MI)
d. Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
CORRECT ANSWER
c. Myocardial Infarction (MI)
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QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS |BRAND
NEW 2026-2027 UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
A client is seen in the emergency department and reports left arm pain, fatigue,
palpitations, and shortness of breath. Which condition would the nurse suspect?
a. Renal Failure
b. Acute Coronary Syndrome
c. Diabetes Mellitus
d. Diabetes Insipidus
CORRECT ANSWER
b. Acute Coronary Syndrome
Question 2
For a client who has undergone peripheral arteriography, how should the nurse assess the
adequacy of peripheral circulation?
a. Hemodynamic Monitoring
b. Checking for Cardiac Dysrhythmias
c. Checking Peripheral Pulses
d. Observing the Client for Bleeding
CORRECT ANSWER
c. Checking Peripheral Pulses
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,Question 3
The nurse uses which term for the normal pacemaker of the heart?
a. Sinoatrial (SA) node
b. Purkinje Fibers
c. Bundle of His
d. Atrioventricular (AV) node
CORRECT ANSWER
a. Sinoatrial (SA) node
Question 4
The nurse is administering a stool softener to a client who experienced a myocardial
infarction. The client says, "I had a heart attack; I don't have a problem with constipation."
What explanation will the nurse use to answer the clients question?
a. "The heart attack sets you up for limited activity, so constipation is often a problem for
clients after a heart attack"
b. "If you strain to have a bowel movement, you can cause a drop in your heart rate that
can be dangerous"
c. "The prescribed stool softener will decrease stress with a bowel movement and protect
your heart from further injury"
d. "Please talk this over with your healthcare provider for further information"
CORRECT ANSWER
b. "If you strain to have a bowel movement, you can cause a drop in your heart rate that
can be dangerous"
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,Question 5
A nurse is preparing a client for a scheduled adenosine stress test. Which statement made
by the client indicates a need for further education?
a. "My family is bringing me a cup of coffee to drink before the test"
b. "The medication will have an effect on my heart similar to exercise"
c. "The effects of this medication will wear off quickly"
d. "I may feel some flushing or nausea with this medication"
CORRECT ANSWER
a. "My family is bringing me a cup of coffee to drink before the test"
Question 6
The nurse is caring for a client who has a history of heart disease. What factor should the
nurse identify as possibly contributing to a decrease in cardiac output?
a. An increase in preload related to ambulation
b. A heart rate of 54 bpm
c. A change in position from standing to sitting
d. A pulse oximetry reading of 94%
CORRECT ANSWER
b. A heart rate of 54 bpm
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, Question 7
The nurse's assessment of an older adult client reveals the following data: Lying BP 144/82
mmHg, sitting BP 121/69 mmHg, standing BP 98/56 mmHg. The nurse should
consequently identify what nursing diagnosis in the client's plan of care?
a. Risk for ineffective role performance related to hypotension
b. Risk for falls related to orthostatic hypotension
c. Risk for imbalanced fluid balance related to hemodynamic variability
d. Risk for ineffective breathing pattern related to hypotension
CORRECT ANSWER
b. Risk for falls related to orthostatic hypotension
Question 8
A female patient is being seen in the ER complaining of fatigue and shoulder blade
discomfort. She is also short of breath. Based on these symptoms, what will the nurse
suspect?
a. Intracerebral Hemorrhage
b. Stroke
c. Myocardial Infarction (MI)
d. Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
CORRECT ANSWER
c. Myocardial Infarction (MI)
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