NSG 170 Exam 2 || All Answers are Flawless.
Arteriosclerosis: correct answers abnormal hardening of the walls of an artery or arteries
Atherosclerosis: correct answers build up of fatty and/or fibrous material in walls of arteries
Risk factors for developing Atherosclerosis: correct answers - low HDL - C
- high LDL - C
- increased triglycerides
- increased stress
- diabetes
- genetics
- sedentary lifestyle
- African American / Hispanic ethnicity
- Age / Older Adult
How long does it take for the respiratory system to mature? correct answers 20 years
The average axillary temperature for adults is: correct answers 97.7*F (36.5*C)
The average rectal temperature for adults is: correct answers 37.5*C (99.5*F)
The primary reason for placing a newborn on a mothers stomach is: correct answers regulating
body temperature
An increase in temperature results in a decrease in _____ concentration in blood. This causes a
suppression of bacteria growth. correct answers iron
,An increase in temperature results in what physiologic changes in order to meet metabolic needs
of the body? correct answers - increased RR
- increased HR
For ever degree celsius rise, metabolism increases by: correct answers 10%
Why is the temperature of deep tissues in older adults lower than that of young adults? correct
answers Temperature of the deep tissues, also known as core temperature, is relatively constant
compared to surface temperature. This is because it varies depending on blood flow to the skin
and the amount of heat lost to the external environment. In the older adult population, the
average core temperature ranges from 35° C to 36.1° C (95° F to 97° F) as a result of decreased
immunity.
Dantrolene sodium should be administered immediately to treat ______. correct answers
malignant hyperthermia
_____ may predispose a patient to malignant hypothermia during surgery. correct answers Age
Which vital sign can be altered because of a decrease in sweat gland reactivity in older adults?
correct answers body temperature
Temperature range for moderate hypothermia correct answers 28*C - 32*C
Temperature range for mild hypothermia: correct answers 32*C - 35*C
Temperature range for severe hypothermia: correct answers < 28*C
Average rectal temperature in adults: correct answers 99.5*F
Average axillary temperature in adults: correct answers 97.7*F
, When a nenoate's body metabolism decreases, they adapt through: correct answers nonshivering
themogenesis
Nonshivering thermogenesis: correct answers Occurs primarily in neonates. Because neonates
cannot shiver, a limited amount of vascular brown adipose tissue present at birth can be
metabolized for heat production.
What drug class is mainly used to reduce heat production? correct answers corticosteroids
How do corticosteroids reduce heat production? correct answers interfering with hypothalamic
response
While caring for a postoperative patient, the nurse observes and palpates the calves for redness,
warmth, and tenderness. What is the nurses rationale for this? correct answers To assess for
phlebitis and thrombosis
The nurse is assessing a patient for blood pressure (BP) and identifies that the patient's BP is
inadequate for perfusion and oxygenation of tissues. What intervention would be performed
immediately in this situation? correct answers Position the patient in supine position.
In general, pharmacologic treatment should be initiated when BP is ________ in adults 60 years
or older. correct answers > mm Hg
Preload: correct answers the degree of myocardial fiber stretch at the end of diastole and just
before contraction
Afterload: correct answers Pressure or resistance against which the ventricles must pump to eject
blood
Contracility: correct answers - force of cardiac contraction independent of preload
Arteriosclerosis: correct answers abnormal hardening of the walls of an artery or arteries
Atherosclerosis: correct answers build up of fatty and/or fibrous material in walls of arteries
Risk factors for developing Atherosclerosis: correct answers - low HDL - C
- high LDL - C
- increased triglycerides
- increased stress
- diabetes
- genetics
- sedentary lifestyle
- African American / Hispanic ethnicity
- Age / Older Adult
How long does it take for the respiratory system to mature? correct answers 20 years
The average axillary temperature for adults is: correct answers 97.7*F (36.5*C)
The average rectal temperature for adults is: correct answers 37.5*C (99.5*F)
The primary reason for placing a newborn on a mothers stomach is: correct answers regulating
body temperature
An increase in temperature results in a decrease in _____ concentration in blood. This causes a
suppression of bacteria growth. correct answers iron
,An increase in temperature results in what physiologic changes in order to meet metabolic needs
of the body? correct answers - increased RR
- increased HR
For ever degree celsius rise, metabolism increases by: correct answers 10%
Why is the temperature of deep tissues in older adults lower than that of young adults? correct
answers Temperature of the deep tissues, also known as core temperature, is relatively constant
compared to surface temperature. This is because it varies depending on blood flow to the skin
and the amount of heat lost to the external environment. In the older adult population, the
average core temperature ranges from 35° C to 36.1° C (95° F to 97° F) as a result of decreased
immunity.
Dantrolene sodium should be administered immediately to treat ______. correct answers
malignant hyperthermia
_____ may predispose a patient to malignant hypothermia during surgery. correct answers Age
Which vital sign can be altered because of a decrease in sweat gland reactivity in older adults?
correct answers body temperature
Temperature range for moderate hypothermia correct answers 28*C - 32*C
Temperature range for mild hypothermia: correct answers 32*C - 35*C
Temperature range for severe hypothermia: correct answers < 28*C
Average rectal temperature in adults: correct answers 99.5*F
Average axillary temperature in adults: correct answers 97.7*F
, When a nenoate's body metabolism decreases, they adapt through: correct answers nonshivering
themogenesis
Nonshivering thermogenesis: correct answers Occurs primarily in neonates. Because neonates
cannot shiver, a limited amount of vascular brown adipose tissue present at birth can be
metabolized for heat production.
What drug class is mainly used to reduce heat production? correct answers corticosteroids
How do corticosteroids reduce heat production? correct answers interfering with hypothalamic
response
While caring for a postoperative patient, the nurse observes and palpates the calves for redness,
warmth, and tenderness. What is the nurses rationale for this? correct answers To assess for
phlebitis and thrombosis
The nurse is assessing a patient for blood pressure (BP) and identifies that the patient's BP is
inadequate for perfusion and oxygenation of tissues. What intervention would be performed
immediately in this situation? correct answers Position the patient in supine position.
In general, pharmacologic treatment should be initiated when BP is ________ in adults 60 years
or older. correct answers > mm Hg
Preload: correct answers the degree of myocardial fiber stretch at the end of diastole and just
before contraction
Afterload: correct answers Pressure or resistance against which the ventricles must pump to eject
blood
Contracility: correct answers - force of cardiac contraction independent of preload
