Nur 256 Test #1 Review Questions with 100% Correct Answers

BMI Underweight value Correct Answer < 18.5 BMI Overweight Value Correct Answer 25 - 29.9 BMI Obese Value Correct Answer > 30 Culturally Mediated Characteristics Correct Answer Information disclosure, space and distance, eye contact, time, touch, observance of holidays, diet, and biologic variations Causes of Illness Correct Answer 1. Biomedical or Scientific- everything has scientific evidence to prove why something has occurred. 2. Naturalistic or Holistic- yin/yang theory; Native Americans and Asians predominantly practice 3. Magico-Religious- Faith healing; voodoo; witchcraft Chronic Conditions Correct Answer Medical conditions or health problems with associated symptoms that require long-term (3+ month) management Physiatrist Correct Answer A doctor who specializes in the rehabilitation and physiological treatment of patients with an illness or injury that effects movement. Risk Factors for Development of Pressure Ulcers/Pressure Injuries Correct Answer Immobility, impaired sensory perception or cognition, decreased tissue perfusion, decreased nutritional status, friction, shear, increased moisture, age related skin changes Cardiovascular Systems Age Related Changes Correct Answer 1. Heart disease is the leading cause of death 2. Myocardial hypertrophy- Decreased cardiac output 3. Increased fibrosis, decreased stroke volume 4. Calcium and fat deposits- hypertension and increased workload 5. Slower heart recovery rate to stress 6. Orthostatic hypotension- Decreased BP, increased HR Respiratory System Age Related Changes Correct Answer 1. May be subtle and gradual 2. Diminished resp. efficiency 3. Decreased maximal inspiratory and expiratory force 4. Lung mass decreases, residual volume increases 5. Smoking is the most significant risk factor