NUR 1020C Exam 1 Study Guide with
Complete Solutions
Altruism - ANSWER-Motivation is public service over personal gain.
Anoxia - ANSWER-A total lack of oxygen in the body tissues (localized or central)
Apnea - ANSWER-An absence of breathing
Assessing for allergies ask... - ANSWER-What happens
Assessing the pulse includes measuring: - ANSWER-1. Rate
2. Rhythm
3. Volume
Assessing the pulse: - ANSWER-1. Temporal
2. Carotid
3. Apical
4. Brachial
5. Radial
6. Femoral
7. Popliteal
8. Posterior tibial
9. Dorsalis pedis
Autonomy - ANSWER-Nursing professionals make independent decisions within their
scope of practice and are responsible for the results and consequences of those
decisions.
Bell is used to hear? - ANSWER-soft low pitched sounds (listening for abnormal
sounds.
Best indicator for general health: - ANSWER-1. The development for children mile
stones
2. Older adults if they are losing weight and don't know why
Betty Neuman (1972) - ANSWER-Systems Model includes a holistic concept and an
open-system approach.
- The model identifies energy resources that provide for basic survival, with lines of
resistance that are activated when a stressor invades the system.
Blood flow through the heart: - ANSWER-Inferior vena cava/ Superior vena cava -->
Right atrium --> Tricuspid valve --> right ventricle --> Pulmonary semilunar valve (right)
--> Pulmonary arteries --> Lungs --> Pulmonary veins (right and left) --> Left atrium -->
, Bicuspid valve --> Left ventricle --> Aortic semilunar valve (Left) --> Aorta --> Arteries --
> Capillaries --> Veins --> Inferior vena cava/ Superior vena cava.
Blood pressure - ANSWER-The measurable pressure of blood within the systemic
arteries
Body of Knowledge - ANSWER-There is a well-defined, specific, and unique body of
theoretical knowledge in nursing, leading to defined skills, abilities, and norms, that is
enlarged by research.
BP across lifespan - 1 year old - ANSWER-S: 74 - 100
D: 50 - 70
BP across lifespan - 15 year old - ANSWER-S: 94 - 120
D: 62 - 80
BP across lifespan - 6 year old - ANSWER-S: 84 - 120
D: 54 - 80
BP across lifespan - Adult - ANSWER-S: 90 - 120
D: 60 - 80
BP across lifespan - Newborn - ANSWER-S: 60 - 90
D: 20 - 60
BP across lifespan - Older Adult - ANSWER-S: 90 - 120
D: 60 - 80
Bradypnea - ANSWER-A decrease in respiratory rate to less than 10 BPM
Bruit: - ANSWER-When blood flow is partially or significantly obstructed (abnormally
"swooshing" sound).
Capillary Refill - ANSWER-An indication of peripheral blood flow
cardiac output - ANSWER-how much blood is put out in one minute
Cardiac output = Strove volume (SV) x Rate (R)
Channel - ANSWER-method of communication
Clara Barton - ANSWER-Established the Red Cross.
Clubbing - ANSWER-Enlargement of the fingertips, softening of the nailbed, and
flattening of the nail; angle between the nail plate and the nail oven greater than 180
degrees
Complete Solutions
Altruism - ANSWER-Motivation is public service over personal gain.
Anoxia - ANSWER-A total lack of oxygen in the body tissues (localized or central)
Apnea - ANSWER-An absence of breathing
Assessing for allergies ask... - ANSWER-What happens
Assessing the pulse includes measuring: - ANSWER-1. Rate
2. Rhythm
3. Volume
Assessing the pulse: - ANSWER-1. Temporal
2. Carotid
3. Apical
4. Brachial
5. Radial
6. Femoral
7. Popliteal
8. Posterior tibial
9. Dorsalis pedis
Autonomy - ANSWER-Nursing professionals make independent decisions within their
scope of practice and are responsible for the results and consequences of those
decisions.
Bell is used to hear? - ANSWER-soft low pitched sounds (listening for abnormal
sounds.
Best indicator for general health: - ANSWER-1. The development for children mile
stones
2. Older adults if they are losing weight and don't know why
Betty Neuman (1972) - ANSWER-Systems Model includes a holistic concept and an
open-system approach.
- The model identifies energy resources that provide for basic survival, with lines of
resistance that are activated when a stressor invades the system.
Blood flow through the heart: - ANSWER-Inferior vena cava/ Superior vena cava -->
Right atrium --> Tricuspid valve --> right ventricle --> Pulmonary semilunar valve (right)
--> Pulmonary arteries --> Lungs --> Pulmonary veins (right and left) --> Left atrium -->
, Bicuspid valve --> Left ventricle --> Aortic semilunar valve (Left) --> Aorta --> Arteries --
> Capillaries --> Veins --> Inferior vena cava/ Superior vena cava.
Blood pressure - ANSWER-The measurable pressure of blood within the systemic
arteries
Body of Knowledge - ANSWER-There is a well-defined, specific, and unique body of
theoretical knowledge in nursing, leading to defined skills, abilities, and norms, that is
enlarged by research.
BP across lifespan - 1 year old - ANSWER-S: 74 - 100
D: 50 - 70
BP across lifespan - 15 year old - ANSWER-S: 94 - 120
D: 62 - 80
BP across lifespan - 6 year old - ANSWER-S: 84 - 120
D: 54 - 80
BP across lifespan - Adult - ANSWER-S: 90 - 120
D: 60 - 80
BP across lifespan - Newborn - ANSWER-S: 60 - 90
D: 20 - 60
BP across lifespan - Older Adult - ANSWER-S: 90 - 120
D: 60 - 80
Bradypnea - ANSWER-A decrease in respiratory rate to less than 10 BPM
Bruit: - ANSWER-When blood flow is partially or significantly obstructed (abnormally
"swooshing" sound).
Capillary Refill - ANSWER-An indication of peripheral blood flow
cardiac output - ANSWER-how much blood is put out in one minute
Cardiac output = Strove volume (SV) x Rate (R)
Channel - ANSWER-method of communication
Clara Barton - ANSWER-Established the Red Cross.
Clubbing - ANSWER-Enlargement of the fingertips, softening of the nailbed, and
flattening of the nail; angle between the nail plate and the nail oven greater than 180
degrees
