NSG 300 Exam 1: Study Guide:
What are the different forms of vital signs? - ANSWER:1.) Temperature
2.) Pulse
3.) Respiration
4.) Oxygen Levels
5.) Blood Pressure
6.) Pain
What is considered to be a normal temperature? - ANSWER:98.6-100.4 F
36-37 C
What is considered to be a normal pulse? - ANSWER:60-100 BPM
What is considered to be a normal a respiration rate? - ANSWER:12-20 breaths per minute
What is considered to be a normal oxygen levels? - ANSWER:SpO2 ≥ 95%
What is considered to be a normal blood pressure? - ANSWER:-Systolic <120 mm Hg
-Diastolic <80 mm Hg
Pulse pressure: 30 to 50 mm Hg
How do you find pulse pressure? - ANSWER:Find the difference between the systolic and diastolic
What are the modes of transmission? - ANSWER:1.) Contact
2.) Vehicle
3.) Vector
What is included in contact transmission? - ANSWER:-Direct contact
-Indirect contact
-Airborne
-Droplet
Explain direct contact transmission. - ANSWER:Person-to-person contact
Explain indirect contact transmission. - ANSWER:Personal contact of susceptible host with contaminated
inanimate object (e.g., needles or sharp objects, dressings, environment)
What is included in vehicle transmission? - ANSWER:-Water
, -Food
-Blood
-Drugs, solutions
-Contaminated items
What is included in vector transmission? - ANSWER:-External mechanical transfer (flies)
-Internal transmission (mosquitoes & ticks)
What are the portals of entry/exit for microorganisms? - ANSWER:-Skin and mucous membrane
-Respiratory tract
-Urinary tract
-Gastrointestinal tract
-Reproductive tract
-Blood
What are some examples of reservoirs? - ANSWER:-Food
-Water
-Skin
What aspects go into situational awareness? - ANSWER:1.) Elements in the environment
2.) Comprehension of the situation
3.) Ability to anticipate risks
Examine concepts of health and the health continuum. (Topic 1) - ANSWER:-Health: two common beliefs
of health exist: the individual, family, or community is able to influence its own health; or the individual
has little control over his or her health because health is a gift from a higher being or power
-Health continuum: helps patients make wise decisions regarding their health (connects treatments and
wellness)
Identify cultural, psychosocial, and other factors that influence individuals' perceptions of health. (Topic
1) - ANSWER:-Internal variables: developmental stage, intellectual background, perception of
functioning, emotional/spiritual factors
-External factors: family practices, socioeconomic factors, cultural background
Define holistic, client-centered care and the fundamental concept of individuals, families, and
communities as clients. (Topic 1) - ANSWER:-Holistic: focused on treating all aspects of a persons well-
being (physical, social, emotional, spiritual)
-Client-centered care: taking the clients specific information (age, family hx, economics, religion, etc.)
into consideration to treat them to the best of your ability
What are the different forms of vital signs? - ANSWER:1.) Temperature
2.) Pulse
3.) Respiration
4.) Oxygen Levels
5.) Blood Pressure
6.) Pain
What is considered to be a normal temperature? - ANSWER:98.6-100.4 F
36-37 C
What is considered to be a normal pulse? - ANSWER:60-100 BPM
What is considered to be a normal a respiration rate? - ANSWER:12-20 breaths per minute
What is considered to be a normal oxygen levels? - ANSWER:SpO2 ≥ 95%
What is considered to be a normal blood pressure? - ANSWER:-Systolic <120 mm Hg
-Diastolic <80 mm Hg
Pulse pressure: 30 to 50 mm Hg
How do you find pulse pressure? - ANSWER:Find the difference between the systolic and diastolic
What are the modes of transmission? - ANSWER:1.) Contact
2.) Vehicle
3.) Vector
What is included in contact transmission? - ANSWER:-Direct contact
-Indirect contact
-Airborne
-Droplet
Explain direct contact transmission. - ANSWER:Person-to-person contact
Explain indirect contact transmission. - ANSWER:Personal contact of susceptible host with contaminated
inanimate object (e.g., needles or sharp objects, dressings, environment)
What is included in vehicle transmission? - ANSWER:-Water
, -Food
-Blood
-Drugs, solutions
-Contaminated items
What is included in vector transmission? - ANSWER:-External mechanical transfer (flies)
-Internal transmission (mosquitoes & ticks)
What are the portals of entry/exit for microorganisms? - ANSWER:-Skin and mucous membrane
-Respiratory tract
-Urinary tract
-Gastrointestinal tract
-Reproductive tract
-Blood
What are some examples of reservoirs? - ANSWER:-Food
-Water
-Skin
What aspects go into situational awareness? - ANSWER:1.) Elements in the environment
2.) Comprehension of the situation
3.) Ability to anticipate risks
Examine concepts of health and the health continuum. (Topic 1) - ANSWER:-Health: two common beliefs
of health exist: the individual, family, or community is able to influence its own health; or the individual
has little control over his or her health because health is a gift from a higher being or power
-Health continuum: helps patients make wise decisions regarding their health (connects treatments and
wellness)
Identify cultural, psychosocial, and other factors that influence individuals' perceptions of health. (Topic
1) - ANSWER:-Internal variables: developmental stage, intellectual background, perception of
functioning, emotional/spiritual factors
-External factors: family practices, socioeconomic factors, cultural background
Define holistic, client-centered care and the fundamental concept of individuals, families, and
communities as clients. (Topic 1) - ANSWER:-Holistic: focused on treating all aspects of a persons well-
being (physical, social, emotional, spiritual)
-Client-centered care: taking the clients specific information (age, family hx, economics, religion, etc.)
into consideration to treat them to the best of your ability
