Week 4 NURS 1010 Exam 1 Prep Nursing
Fundamentals Study Guide Practice 280
Questions & Correct Answers With
Complete Solution 2026-2027.
Tachypnea - ANSWER-Rate of breathing is regular but abnormally rapid,
greater than 20 breaths per minute.
Hyperpnea - ANSWER-Respirations are labored, increased in depth, and
increased in rate, greater than 20 breaths per minute (normally occurs during
exercise).
Apnea - ANSWER-Respirations cease for several seconds, persistent cessation
resuts in respiratory arrest.
,Hyperventilation - ANSWER-Rate and depth of respirations increase.
Hypoventilation - ANSWER-Respiratory rate is abnormally low, and depth of
ventilation is depressed.
Cheyne-Stokes Respiration - ANSWER-Respiratory rate and depth are irregular,
characterized by alternating periods of apnea and hyperventilation,
respiratory cycle begins with slow, shallow breaths that gradually increase to
abnormal rate and depth and then the pattern reverses.
Kussmaul's Respiration - ANSWER-Respirations are abnormally deep, regular,
and increased in rate.
Biot's Respiration - ANSWER-Respirations are abnormally shallow for 2 to 3
breaths, followed by irregular period of apnea.
,Novice - ANSWER-Beginning nursing student or any nurse entering in which
there is no previous level of experience.
Advanced Beginner - ANSWER-A nurse who has had some level of experience
with the situation.
Competent - ANSWER-A nurse who has been in the same clinical position for 2
to 3 years, and understands the organization and specific care required by the
type of patients.
Proficient - ANSWER-A nurse with more than 2 to 3 years of experience in the
same clinical position, and focuses on managing care as opposed to managing
and performing skills.
, Expert - ANSWER-A nurse with diverse experience who has an intuitive grasp
of an existing or potential clinical problem, and is able to zero in on the
problem and focus on multiple dimensions of the situation.
Nursing by the American Nurses Association (ANA) - ANSWER-The protection,
promotion and optimization of health and abilities, prevention of illness and
injury, alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human
response, and advocacy in the care of individuals, families, communities, and
populations.
Nursing by the International Council of Nurses (ICN) - ANSWER-Encompasses
autonomous and collaborative care of individuals of all ages, families, groups,
and communities, sick or well, and in all settings, inlcudes the promotions of
health, prevention of illness, the care of ill, disabled, and dying people,
advocacy, promotion of a safe environment, research, participation, in shaping
Fundamentals Study Guide Practice 280
Questions & Correct Answers With
Complete Solution 2026-2027.
Tachypnea - ANSWER-Rate of breathing is regular but abnormally rapid,
greater than 20 breaths per minute.
Hyperpnea - ANSWER-Respirations are labored, increased in depth, and
increased in rate, greater than 20 breaths per minute (normally occurs during
exercise).
Apnea - ANSWER-Respirations cease for several seconds, persistent cessation
resuts in respiratory arrest.
,Hyperventilation - ANSWER-Rate and depth of respirations increase.
Hypoventilation - ANSWER-Respiratory rate is abnormally low, and depth of
ventilation is depressed.
Cheyne-Stokes Respiration - ANSWER-Respiratory rate and depth are irregular,
characterized by alternating periods of apnea and hyperventilation,
respiratory cycle begins with slow, shallow breaths that gradually increase to
abnormal rate and depth and then the pattern reverses.
Kussmaul's Respiration - ANSWER-Respirations are abnormally deep, regular,
and increased in rate.
Biot's Respiration - ANSWER-Respirations are abnormally shallow for 2 to 3
breaths, followed by irregular period of apnea.
,Novice - ANSWER-Beginning nursing student or any nurse entering in which
there is no previous level of experience.
Advanced Beginner - ANSWER-A nurse who has had some level of experience
with the situation.
Competent - ANSWER-A nurse who has been in the same clinical position for 2
to 3 years, and understands the organization and specific care required by the
type of patients.
Proficient - ANSWER-A nurse with more than 2 to 3 years of experience in the
same clinical position, and focuses on managing care as opposed to managing
and performing skills.
, Expert - ANSWER-A nurse with diverse experience who has an intuitive grasp
of an existing or potential clinical problem, and is able to zero in on the
problem and focus on multiple dimensions of the situation.
Nursing by the American Nurses Association (ANA) - ANSWER-The protection,
promotion and optimization of health and abilities, prevention of illness and
injury, alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human
response, and advocacy in the care of individuals, families, communities, and
populations.
Nursing by the International Council of Nurses (ICN) - ANSWER-Encompasses
autonomous and collaborative care of individuals of all ages, families, groups,
and communities, sick or well, and in all settings, inlcudes the promotions of
health, prevention of illness, the care of ill, disabled, and dying people,
advocacy, promotion of a safe environment, research, participation, in shaping
