NR 603 CEA Midterm Exam Bundle –
Chamberlain Advanced Clinical
Diagnosis 3 Exam Sets Questions with
Rationales
ABOUT THIS RESOURCE
This comprehensive bundle combines 3 full exam
sets for the NR 603 CEA (Clinical Evaluation and
Assessment) Midterm Exam at Chamberlain
University's Advanced Clinical Diagnosis course .
Based on verified exam materials covering
2026/2027 content, this guide includes over 200
exam-style questions with detailed rationales for
every essential topic on the exam blueprint .
Exam Structure:
1
,- Total Questions: 200+ practice items across 3 exam
sets
- Question Types: Clinical vignettes, single-best-
answer, and Select All That Apply
- Passing Score: ~80%
- Topics: Cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine,
hematology, neurology, renal, GI, infectious disease,
musculoskeletal, dermatology, psychiatry, and multi-
system disorders
EXAM SET 1: CARDIOVASCULAR &
RESPIRATORY
Question 1: A 65-year-old patient presents with a
blood pressure of 152/94 mmHg on two separate
visits. According to JNC 8 guidelines, what is the
initial recommended pharmacological treatment for
a non-black patient without CKD?
2
,A) Metoprolol
B) Lisinopril
C) Spironolactone
D) Hydralazine
Answer: B
Explanation: For non-black patients, first-line agents
include ACE inhibitors (like Lisinopril), ARBs,
thiazide diuretics, or calcium channel blockers. Beta-
blockers are not first-line for uncomplicated
hypertension .
Question 2: Which of the following laboratory
findings is most characteristic of Iron Deficiency
Anemia?
A) High Ferritin and Low TIBC
3
, B) Low Ferritin and High TIBC
C) High MCV and High MCH
D) Low Ferritin and Low TIBC
Answer: B
Explanation: Iron deficiency is characterized by low
serum iron, low ferritin (the most sensitive marker),
and an elevated Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC)
as the body seeks more iron .
Question 3: A 72-year-old male with heart failure
(EF 35%) reports symptoms with ordinary physical
activity but is comfortable at rest. What is his NYHA
Functional Classification?
A) Class I
B) Class II
4
Chamberlain Advanced Clinical
Diagnosis 3 Exam Sets Questions with
Rationales
ABOUT THIS RESOURCE
This comprehensive bundle combines 3 full exam
sets for the NR 603 CEA (Clinical Evaluation and
Assessment) Midterm Exam at Chamberlain
University's Advanced Clinical Diagnosis course .
Based on verified exam materials covering
2026/2027 content, this guide includes over 200
exam-style questions with detailed rationales for
every essential topic on the exam blueprint .
Exam Structure:
1
,- Total Questions: 200+ practice items across 3 exam
sets
- Question Types: Clinical vignettes, single-best-
answer, and Select All That Apply
- Passing Score: ~80%
- Topics: Cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine,
hematology, neurology, renal, GI, infectious disease,
musculoskeletal, dermatology, psychiatry, and multi-
system disorders
EXAM SET 1: CARDIOVASCULAR &
RESPIRATORY
Question 1: A 65-year-old patient presents with a
blood pressure of 152/94 mmHg on two separate
visits. According to JNC 8 guidelines, what is the
initial recommended pharmacological treatment for
a non-black patient without CKD?
2
,A) Metoprolol
B) Lisinopril
C) Spironolactone
D) Hydralazine
Answer: B
Explanation: For non-black patients, first-line agents
include ACE inhibitors (like Lisinopril), ARBs,
thiazide diuretics, or calcium channel blockers. Beta-
blockers are not first-line for uncomplicated
hypertension .
Question 2: Which of the following laboratory
findings is most characteristic of Iron Deficiency
Anemia?
A) High Ferritin and Low TIBC
3
, B) Low Ferritin and High TIBC
C) High MCV and High MCH
D) Low Ferritin and Low TIBC
Answer: B
Explanation: Iron deficiency is characterized by low
serum iron, low ferritin (the most sensitive marker),
and an elevated Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC)
as the body seeks more iron .
Question 3: A 72-year-old male with heart failure
(EF 35%) reports symptoms with ordinary physical
activity but is comfortable at rest. What is his NYHA
Functional Classification?
A) Class I
B) Class II
4
