Exam 1: NR324 / NR 324 (Latest 2025 / 2026 Update) Adult Health I | Questions with Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A – Chamberlain.

Exam 1: NR324 / NR 324 (Latest 2025 /
2026 Update) Adult Health I | Questions
with Verified Answers | 100% Correct |
Grade A – Chamberlain.

Question:

Jon has a potassium level of 6.5 mEq/L, which medication would nurse
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Wilma anticipate??
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Answer:
Kayexalate (K (potassium) exits late)
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Question:

Which electrolyte would the RN identify as responsible for determining
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the concentration of the extracellular fluid??
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Answer:

Sodium




Question:

,Lab tests revealed that patient Z's [Na+] is 170 mEq/L. Which clinical
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manifestation would nurse Natty expect to assess?? i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,-




Answer:

Tented skin turgor and thirst
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Question:

Tetany is most likely to result from which of the following electrolyte
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disorders??
Answer:
Hypocalcemia




Question:

What is Tetany??
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Answer:
A condition marked by intermittent muscular spasms, caused by
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malfunction of the parathyroid glands and a consequent deficiency of
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calcium.




Question:
Which of the following IV solutions would be appropriate for a patient
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with severe hyponatremia secondary to SIADH??
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,Answer:
Hypertonic solution i,-




Question:

What disorder impairs water excretion caused by the inability to suppress
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the secretion of antidiuretic hormone (ADH)?
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Answer:

syndrome of inappropriate secretion of antidiuretic hormone (SIADH)
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Question:
When assessing a patient for signs of fluid overload, the nurse would
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expect to observe:? i,- i,-




Answer:

Bounding pulse i,-




Question:
A client is diagnosed with metabolic acidosis, which would the nurse
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expect the health care provider to order??
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Answer:

Sodium Bicarbonate i,-

, Question:
Which of these clients are high risk for fluid overload??
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Answer:

- A client who is Chronic Renal failure
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- A client who is in heart failure
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- A client with Cushing's disease
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Question:

Which of these laboratory values for a febrile client with pneumonia
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indicates a complication with dehydration??
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Answer:
Increase urine specific gravity
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Question:

What assessment findings would be most consistent with a serum sodium
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level 128mEq/dL from inadequate sodium intake??
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Answer:

Hypotension and Decreased DTRs i,- i,- i,-




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