NSG 200 Exam 1 Questions With Complete Solutions
5 Korotkoff sounds Correct Answer systolic (peak pressure;
heart beat)
diastolic (lowest pressure; heart at rest between heart beats)
A in DAR means Correct Answer Action (document all
nursing data - your intervention)
A in SBAR means Correct Answer assessment (pertinent
abnormal assessment findings, included TODAYS vital signs)
A in SOAP means Correct Answer analysis (a "one linear" on
how patient is responding to our interventions)
acute pain Correct Answer sudden onset, usually short term
apnea Correct Answer absence of breathing
arrythmias Correct Answer abnormal heart rhythms
assessing pain (PQRST) Correct Answer P: provocative
factors (what aggravates it)
Q: quality (what does it feel like)
R: region (where is it located)
S: severity (how bad is the pain)
T: timing (when did it start)
assessment of temperature Correct Answer electronic/ digital
disposiable single use
tympanic membrane (most accurate)
, temporal artery (most inaccurate)
B in SBAR means Correct Answer background
(comorbidities, social factors, allergies)
blood pressure Correct Answer force of blood against arterial
walls
ideal: 120/80
Blood pressure assessment Correct Answer measurement is
systolic over diastolic
brachial and popliteal arteries are commonly used
bradycardia Correct Answer slow heart rate
bradypnea Correct Answer slow rate of breathing (<12)
chronic pain Correct Answer last 6 months or longer;
adaptation can occur over time
communication barriers Correct Answer false reassurance/
reassurance, unwanted advice, developmental, language,
distancing, professional jargon, leading-biased questions
communication techniques: confrontation Correct Answer
clarify inconsistent information
*examiners perspective*
5 Korotkoff sounds Correct Answer systolic (peak pressure;
heart beat)
diastolic (lowest pressure; heart at rest between heart beats)
A in DAR means Correct Answer Action (document all
nursing data - your intervention)
A in SBAR means Correct Answer assessment (pertinent
abnormal assessment findings, included TODAYS vital signs)
A in SOAP means Correct Answer analysis (a "one linear" on
how patient is responding to our interventions)
acute pain Correct Answer sudden onset, usually short term
apnea Correct Answer absence of breathing
arrythmias Correct Answer abnormal heart rhythms
assessing pain (PQRST) Correct Answer P: provocative
factors (what aggravates it)
Q: quality (what does it feel like)
R: region (where is it located)
S: severity (how bad is the pain)
T: timing (when did it start)
assessment of temperature Correct Answer electronic/ digital
disposiable single use
tympanic membrane (most accurate)
, temporal artery (most inaccurate)
B in SBAR means Correct Answer background
(comorbidities, social factors, allergies)
blood pressure Correct Answer force of blood against arterial
walls
ideal: 120/80
Blood pressure assessment Correct Answer measurement is
systolic over diastolic
brachial and popliteal arteries are commonly used
bradycardia Correct Answer slow heart rate
bradypnea Correct Answer slow rate of breathing (<12)
chronic pain Correct Answer last 6 months or longer;
adaptation can occur over time
communication barriers Correct Answer false reassurance/
reassurance, unwanted advice, developmental, language,
distancing, professional jargon, leading-biased questions
communication techniques: confrontation Correct Answer
clarify inconsistent information
*examiners perspective*
