Nursing 121 Exam #1 questions with answers graded A+

Nursing 121 Exam #1 Comfort - correct answer A subjective experience. An individual experiences comfort when each level of Maslow's hierarchy of needs is fulfilled. The most basic physiological needs of oxygen, shelter, food, water, and sleep are met, and the individual feels safe from anxiety, fear, and pain. The individual who experiences true comfort senses love and belonging from friends and family. Pain - correct answer An unpleasent sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue dammage, or discribed in terms of such dammage. Often called the 5th vital sign. Acute Pain - correct answer Pain that lasts only through the expected recovery period, which is usually 30 days to 6 months. Chronic Pain - correct answer Lasts longer than 6 months and persists beyond the expected period of healing. Practicing good sleep hygiene requires? - correct answer - Practice bedtime rituals (reading, bathing, music) - Maintain a restful environment, free of distractions - Wear loose fitting sleepwear - Avoid naps - Maintains consistent bed and waking times What is acute fatigue? - correct answer - Exhaustion associated with a temporary change in life circumstances What is chronic fatigue? - correct answer - Exhaustion associated with a chronic condition or situation that is not resolved quickly