NR324 EXAM 1 /NR324 ADULT HEATH EXAM 1
NEWEST 2026 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 100
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The nurse is caring for an older adult client admitted to the
emergency department (ED) with suspected fluid volume
excess. Which clinical conditions can cause fluid volume
excess? Select all that apply.
Heart failure
Gastric decompression
Diabetic ketoacidosis
Long-term use of corticosteroids
Cushing's syndrome - ANSWER-Heart failure
Long-term use of corticosteroids
Cushing's syndrome
The nurse is caring for an older adult client admitted to the
emergency department (ED) with suspected fluid volume
excess. When planning care for a client with fluid volume
excess, which action can be delegated to unlicensed
assistive personnel (UAP)?
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Obtaining the blood pressure of a client who has lost 2
pounds since admission
Collecting the weight of a client who is taking furosemide
and has serum potassium of 2.3 mEq/L
Monitoring the oxygen saturation of a client with a pH of
7.5
Assessing the intravenous access insertion site of a client
receiving albumin - ANSWER-Obtaining the blood
pressure of a client who has lost 2 pounds since
admission
The nurse is caring for an older adult client admitted to the
emergency department (ED) with suspected fluid volume
excess. The client has crackles in the bases and is not in
any distress. Based on the information currently available
about the client, which prescriptions should the nurse
anticipate? Select all that apply.
Monitor pulse oximetry.
Administer supplemental oxygen at 5 L per nasal cannula.
Administer bumetanide 2 mg intravenously.
Administer 0.9% sodium chloride intravenously at 125
mL/hour.
Allow the client to ambulate independently as desired. -
ANSWER-Monitor pulse oximetry
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Administer bumetanide 2 mg intravenously.
The nurse is caring for an older adult client admitted to the
medical floor three (3) days ago with fluid volume excess.
The nurse prepares to assess the client's weight. Which
nursing actions are indicated? Select all that apply.
Determine what clothes the client was wearing when
weighed yesterday.
Empty the urinary catheter bag before weighing the client.
Review the medical record to determine what time the
client was weighed yesterday.
Locate the same scale that was previously used to collect
the client's weight.
Check the most recent calibration date on the scale and
set it to weigh in pounds. - ANSWER-Determine what
clothes the client was wearing when weighed yesterday.
Empty the urinary catheter bag before weighing the client.
Review the medical record to determine what time the
client was weighed yesterday.
Locate the same scale that was previously used to collect
the client's weight.
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The main cation of the extracellular fluid (ECF) is
(sodium/potassium/calcium). The main anion of the ECF is
(chloride/magnesium/phosphate)
The main cation of the intracellular fluid (ICF) is
(sodium/potassium/calcium). The main anion of the ICF is
(chloride/magnesium/phosphate). - ANSWER-The main
cation of the extracellular fluid (ECF) is sodium.
The main anion of the ECF is chloride.
The main cation of the intracellular fluid (ICF) is
potassium.
The main anion of the ICF is phosphate.
For each electrolyte pair on the left, click to specify if they
have an inverse or similar relationship.
Sodium & Potassium
Calcium & Phosphate
Calcium & Vitamin D - ANSWER-Inverse Relationship
Sodium & Potassium
Calcium & Phosphate
Similar Relationship
Calcium & Vitamin D