NUR2356 Rasmussen MDC1 Fundementals
Exam 1
1. Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
Answer
(level 1) Physiological Needs, (level 2) Safety and Security, (level 3) Relationships, Love and
Affection, (level 4) Self Esteem, (level 5) Self Actualization
2. Temperature
Answer
Allows the nurse to assess the client's body temperature.
Normal Temp
96.4-99.5
3. Different methods a temperature can be taken
Answer
Oral, Axillary, Rectally, Temporal Artery, Tympanic
4. Hypothermia
Answer
abnormally low body temperature
5. Hyperthermia
,Answer
Abnormally high body temperature
6. What does the Pulse allow the nurse to assess?
Answer
It allows us to assess how adequate the heart is pumping blood through the body
Normal Pulse
60-100 bpm
7. Where are the different Pulse points?
Answer
Carotid, Radial, Femoral, Popliteal, Posterior Tibial, Dorsalis Pedis
8. What does the Blood Pressure allow the nurse to assess?
Answer
It allows the nurse to assess the force required to pump blood through the body
Normal BP
120/80
, 9. Hypotension
Answer
lower than normal blood pressure
10. Hypertension
Answer
higher than normal blood pressure
11. What do Respirations allow the nurse to assess?
Answer
It allows the nurse to assess the effort of breathing
Normal Respirations
12-20
12. Pulse Oximetry (SpO2)
Answer
Measures the oxygen level in the blood
13. Hypoxia
Answer
Low oxygen saturation of the body, not enough oxygen in the blood
Exam 1
1. Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
Answer
(level 1) Physiological Needs, (level 2) Safety and Security, (level 3) Relationships, Love and
Affection, (level 4) Self Esteem, (level 5) Self Actualization
2. Temperature
Answer
Allows the nurse to assess the client's body temperature.
Normal Temp
96.4-99.5
3. Different methods a temperature can be taken
Answer
Oral, Axillary, Rectally, Temporal Artery, Tympanic
4. Hypothermia
Answer
abnormally low body temperature
5. Hyperthermia
,Answer
Abnormally high body temperature
6. What does the Pulse allow the nurse to assess?
Answer
It allows us to assess how adequate the heart is pumping blood through the body
Normal Pulse
60-100 bpm
7. Where are the different Pulse points?
Answer
Carotid, Radial, Femoral, Popliteal, Posterior Tibial, Dorsalis Pedis
8. What does the Blood Pressure allow the nurse to assess?
Answer
It allows the nurse to assess the force required to pump blood through the body
Normal BP
120/80
, 9. Hypotension
Answer
lower than normal blood pressure
10. Hypertension
Answer
higher than normal blood pressure
11. What do Respirations allow the nurse to assess?
Answer
It allows the nurse to assess the effort of breathing
Normal Respirations
12-20
12. Pulse Oximetry (SpO2)
Answer
Measures the oxygen level in the blood
13. Hypoxia
Answer
Low oxygen saturation of the body, not enough oxygen in the blood
