Nursing 1010 Study Guide Questions and Answers
1. Abuse Intentional harm or mistreatment.
2. Neglect Failure to provide necessary care.
3. False Imprisonment Restricting freedom without legal authority, such as using restraints or
locking doors without medical necessity.
4. Finacial Abuse The illegal or improper use of a person's funds, property, or assets.
5. Physical Abuse The use of physical force that may result in bodily injury, physical pain, or
impairment.
6. Sexual Abuse Any sexual contact that is forced, unwanted, or without consent.
7. Emotional Abuse Infliction of mental or emotional anguish.
8. Abuse Screening A set of questions to assess if the patient is involved in abuse.
9. When is it appropri- To obtain documentation of physical injury or if images are required by law.
ate to use photog- Patient must consent and be taken by a healthcare professional under HIPPA.
raphy to document
abuse?
10. Medical neglect Not providing medications or treatment.
11. Physical neglect Lack of food, water, hygiene.
12. Emotional neglect Isolation, ignoring needs.
13. Tachycardia >100 bpm.
14. Bradycardia <60 bpm.
15. Tachypnea >20 breaths/min.
,Nursing 1010 Study Guide Questions and Answers
16. Hypotension <90 mmHg systolic.
17. Hypertension >130/80 mmHg.
18. Hypoxia SpO2 < 95%.
19. Temperature (T) Normal range: 96.4°-99.1°F (35.8°-37.3°C).
20. Pulse (P) Normal range: 60-100 bpm.
21. Respiratory Rate (R) Normal range: 10-20 breaths/min.
22. Blood Pressure (BP) Normal range: <120/<80 mmHg.
23. SpO2 Normal range: e95%.
24. Two-Step Blood Pres- Palpate brachial pulse and inflate cuff until it disappears, then note this
sure Technique number (estimated systolic). Put stethoscope on brachial artery, reinflate
cuff 30 mmHg above estimated systolic.
25. Systolic BP First sound during blood pressure measurement.
26. Diastolic BP Disappearance of sound during blood pressure measurement.
27. Supine Position lying on back, facing upward
28. Supine position is General physical exams and abdominal assessments.
used for
29. Fowler's Position a semi-sitting position; the head of the bed is raised between 45 and 60
degrees
30. Fowler's position is Respiratory distress, feeding, and post-op care.
used for
31. Semi Fowler's a semi sitting position, the head of the bed is raised 30-45 degrees
, 32. Semi fowler's is used comfort and prevention of regurgitation and aspiration
for
33. Lateral Position Patient lays on right of left side
34. Lateral position is pressure injury prevention and unconscious patients
used for
35. Trendelenburg Posi- Head lies lower than feet 15 - 30 degrees
tion
36. Trendelenburg is hypotension, shock, and central line placement.
used for
37. Dyspnea diflculty breathing
38. Safety measures for Sit them up, oxygen if ordered, monitor vitals, breathing medication if
a patient with dysp- ordered
nea include
39. Orthopnea Trouble breathing when lying down
40. Safety measures for Elevate the head of the bed at all times, prop their head up with pillows,
a patient with or- monitor vitals
thopnea include
41. Interventions to re- Hand washing, PPE
duce the spread of
infection
42. Sepsis A life-threatening, systemic inflammatory response to infection that leads to
tissue damage, organ failure, or death.
1. Abuse Intentional harm or mistreatment.
2. Neglect Failure to provide necessary care.
3. False Imprisonment Restricting freedom without legal authority, such as using restraints or
locking doors without medical necessity.
4. Finacial Abuse The illegal or improper use of a person's funds, property, or assets.
5. Physical Abuse The use of physical force that may result in bodily injury, physical pain, or
impairment.
6. Sexual Abuse Any sexual contact that is forced, unwanted, or without consent.
7. Emotional Abuse Infliction of mental or emotional anguish.
8. Abuse Screening A set of questions to assess if the patient is involved in abuse.
9. When is it appropri- To obtain documentation of physical injury or if images are required by law.
ate to use photog- Patient must consent and be taken by a healthcare professional under HIPPA.
raphy to document
abuse?
10. Medical neglect Not providing medications or treatment.
11. Physical neglect Lack of food, water, hygiene.
12. Emotional neglect Isolation, ignoring needs.
13. Tachycardia >100 bpm.
14. Bradycardia <60 bpm.
15. Tachypnea >20 breaths/min.
,Nursing 1010 Study Guide Questions and Answers
16. Hypotension <90 mmHg systolic.
17. Hypertension >130/80 mmHg.
18. Hypoxia SpO2 < 95%.
19. Temperature (T) Normal range: 96.4°-99.1°F (35.8°-37.3°C).
20. Pulse (P) Normal range: 60-100 bpm.
21. Respiratory Rate (R) Normal range: 10-20 breaths/min.
22. Blood Pressure (BP) Normal range: <120/<80 mmHg.
23. SpO2 Normal range: e95%.
24. Two-Step Blood Pres- Palpate brachial pulse and inflate cuff until it disappears, then note this
sure Technique number (estimated systolic). Put stethoscope on brachial artery, reinflate
cuff 30 mmHg above estimated systolic.
25. Systolic BP First sound during blood pressure measurement.
26. Diastolic BP Disappearance of sound during blood pressure measurement.
27. Supine Position lying on back, facing upward
28. Supine position is General physical exams and abdominal assessments.
used for
29. Fowler's Position a semi-sitting position; the head of the bed is raised between 45 and 60
degrees
30. Fowler's position is Respiratory distress, feeding, and post-op care.
used for
31. Semi Fowler's a semi sitting position, the head of the bed is raised 30-45 degrees
, 32. Semi fowler's is used comfort and prevention of regurgitation and aspiration
for
33. Lateral Position Patient lays on right of left side
34. Lateral position is pressure injury prevention and unconscious patients
used for
35. Trendelenburg Posi- Head lies lower than feet 15 - 30 degrees
tion
36. Trendelenburg is hypotension, shock, and central line placement.
used for
37. Dyspnea diflculty breathing
38. Safety measures for Sit them up, oxygen if ordered, monitor vitals, breathing medication if
a patient with dysp- ordered
nea include
39. Orthopnea Trouble breathing when lying down
40. Safety measures for Elevate the head of the bed at all times, prop their head up with pillows,
a patient with or- monitor vitals
thopnea include
41. Interventions to re- Hand washing, PPE
duce the spread of
infection
42. Sepsis A life-threatening, systemic inflammatory response to infection that leads to
tissue damage, organ failure, or death.
