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GALEN NUR 155 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

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GALEN NUR 155 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

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What is the second line of defense against infection?


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inflammatory response and symptoms




define the sitting position

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a seated position, back unsupported and legs hanging freely




Describe a cyst


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a 1cm+ elevated, encapsulated, fluid-filled or semisolid mass arising from
the subcutaneous tissue or dermis




Describe crackles


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fine, short, interupted crackling sounds
caused by air passing through fluid or mucus in any air passage
located most commonly heard in the bases of the lower lung lobes




Define suffocation


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air source is cut off




List the 5 levels of Maslow's Hiearchy of needs: From lowest to highest

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1. physiological needs
2. safety and security needs
3. love and belonging needs
4. self-esteem needs
5. self-actualization needs




What is the reason for checking apical pulse?


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infants/children
determine discrepancies with radial pulse
used in conjunction with medications




what is the difference between an initial and focused assessment?


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initial is checking all body systems head to toe
focused in focusing on the complaint area




Define tertiary prevention


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, occurs after the illness has appeared to prevent complications




examples of internal variables influencing health status, beliefs and practices?


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biologic dimension, psychological dimension, cognitive dimension




describe crust lesion


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dry blood, serum, or pus left on the skin surface when vesicles or pustules
burst; Can be red-brown, orange, yellow. Large crusts that adhere to the
skin surface called scabs




describe gurgles


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continuous, low-pitched, coarse, gurgling, harsh, louder sounds with a
moaning or snoring quality.
caused by air passing through narrowed air passages as a result of
secretions, swelling or tumors
Located over lung areas but predominate over the trachea and bronchi

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