Nursing NCCC Exam 1 Questions With
Complete Solutions
afebrile Correct Answers without fever
age 65 + body changes Correct Answers working
capacity of heart diminishes
lungs loose elasticity causing breathing problems
loss of height due to vertebrae disc compression
decrease in all senses
slowed reaction and processing time and balance
REM sleep decreases
decrease bladder capacity
dry, fragile, saggy skin
enlarged prostate in men
injuries take longer to heal
age group 40-65 body changes Correct Answers
blood vessels being to thicken
efficiency of heart drops
need to exercise, maintain healthy diet
weight gain is common, wider hips and thicker
thighs
loss of bladder tone and atrophy of supporting
ligaments
chest muscles loose strength
cardiovascular risk increases
menopause in women, lower testosterone in men
skin begins to loose turgor
,airborne transmission Correct Answers The
spread of an organism via droplets or dust
apex heart Correct Answers lower tip of the heart
apical pulse Correct Answers pulse taken with a
stethoscope and near the apex of the heart
apnea Correct Answers absence of breathing
arrhythmia Correct Answers irregular heartbeat
axilla Correct Answers armpit
bathing tips Correct Answers offer bed pan before
water temp is 105 to 115 degrees
wipe front to back in perineal care
bradycardia Correct Answers the term
______________ refers to a slow resting heart/pulse
rate.
bradypnea Correct Answers abnormally slow
breathing
cardiac output Correct Answers heart rate x
stroke volume
care of dentures Correct Answers remove, clean,
replace
, soak overnight
cataracts Correct Answers clouding of the lens,
causing glare/vision distortion
causes of pressure ulcer Correct Answers
pressure
friction
shearing force
moisture
Celcius to Fahrenheit Correct Answers F=9/5C+32
Cheyenne-Stokes Correct Answers A breathing
pattern that has a period of apnea followed by a
gradually increasing depth and frequency of
respirations
conductive hearing loss Correct Answers due to
problems with ear canal, ear drum and middle ear
cyanosis Correct Answers bluish discoloration of
the skin due to lack of oxygen
deep tissue injury Correct Answers purple or
maroon localized area of discolored intact skin or
blood-filled blister due to damage of underlying
soft tissue from pressure and/or shear.
Complete Solutions
afebrile Correct Answers without fever
age 65 + body changes Correct Answers working
capacity of heart diminishes
lungs loose elasticity causing breathing problems
loss of height due to vertebrae disc compression
decrease in all senses
slowed reaction and processing time and balance
REM sleep decreases
decrease bladder capacity
dry, fragile, saggy skin
enlarged prostate in men
injuries take longer to heal
age group 40-65 body changes Correct Answers
blood vessels being to thicken
efficiency of heart drops
need to exercise, maintain healthy diet
weight gain is common, wider hips and thicker
thighs
loss of bladder tone and atrophy of supporting
ligaments
chest muscles loose strength
cardiovascular risk increases
menopause in women, lower testosterone in men
skin begins to loose turgor
,airborne transmission Correct Answers The
spread of an organism via droplets or dust
apex heart Correct Answers lower tip of the heart
apical pulse Correct Answers pulse taken with a
stethoscope and near the apex of the heart
apnea Correct Answers absence of breathing
arrhythmia Correct Answers irregular heartbeat
axilla Correct Answers armpit
bathing tips Correct Answers offer bed pan before
water temp is 105 to 115 degrees
wipe front to back in perineal care
bradycardia Correct Answers the term
______________ refers to a slow resting heart/pulse
rate.
bradypnea Correct Answers abnormally slow
breathing
cardiac output Correct Answers heart rate x
stroke volume
care of dentures Correct Answers remove, clean,
replace
, soak overnight
cataracts Correct Answers clouding of the lens,
causing glare/vision distortion
causes of pressure ulcer Correct Answers
pressure
friction
shearing force
moisture
Celcius to Fahrenheit Correct Answers F=9/5C+32
Cheyenne-Stokes Correct Answers A breathing
pattern that has a period of apnea followed by a
gradually increasing depth and frequency of
respirations
conductive hearing loss Correct Answers due to
problems with ear canal, ear drum and middle ear
cyanosis Correct Answers bluish discoloration of
the skin due to lack of oxygen
deep tissue injury Correct Answers purple or
maroon localized area of discolored intact skin or
blood-filled blister due to damage of underlying
soft tissue from pressure and/or shear.
