NURS 230 Exam 1 Mac UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
What is tachycardia? A heart rate greater than 100 beats per minute in adults.
What is orthostatic hypotension? A drop in blood pressure when changing positions, causing dizziness or fainting.
What is septic shock? A life-threatening condition caused by severe infection leading to hypotension
and poor tissue perfusion.
What is hyperthermia? Abnormally elevated body temperature due to failed thermoregulation.
What is hypothermia? Abnormally low body temperature below 95°F (35°C).
Why are abbreviations important in nursing? They allow quick, accurate communication but must be used safely to prevent
errors.
What type of math questions are on the exam? Basic unit conversions.
How many math questions are on the exam? Two.
Why is dosage math critical in nursing? Medication errors can cause serious harm.
What does ADPIE stand for? Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation.
Why must ADPIE stay in order? Each step builds on the previous one to ensure safe care.
What is assessment? Collection of patient data.
What is subjective data? Information the patient reports (symptoms, feelings).
What is objective data? Observable or measurable data (vital signs, labs).
What is priority during assessment? ABC — airway, breathing, circulation.
What is a nursing diagnosis? A clinical judgment about patient responses to health problems.
What are the parts of a nursing diagnosis statement? Problem, related to (etiology), evidenced by (symptoms).
What is the difference between actual and risk nursing Actual = problem exists; Risk = potential problem.
diagnosis?
What happens during planning? Goals and outcomes are established.
What kind of goals are written? Patient-centered, measurable, time-based goals.
CORRECT Answers
What is tachycardia? A heart rate greater than 100 beats per minute in adults.
What is orthostatic hypotension? A drop in blood pressure when changing positions, causing dizziness or fainting.
What is septic shock? A life-threatening condition caused by severe infection leading to hypotension
and poor tissue perfusion.
What is hyperthermia? Abnormally elevated body temperature due to failed thermoregulation.
What is hypothermia? Abnormally low body temperature below 95°F (35°C).
Why are abbreviations important in nursing? They allow quick, accurate communication but must be used safely to prevent
errors.
What type of math questions are on the exam? Basic unit conversions.
How many math questions are on the exam? Two.
Why is dosage math critical in nursing? Medication errors can cause serious harm.
What does ADPIE stand for? Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation.
Why must ADPIE stay in order? Each step builds on the previous one to ensure safe care.
What is assessment? Collection of patient data.
What is subjective data? Information the patient reports (symptoms, feelings).
What is objective data? Observable or measurable data (vital signs, labs).
What is priority during assessment? ABC — airway, breathing, circulation.
What is a nursing diagnosis? A clinical judgment about patient responses to health problems.
What are the parts of a nursing diagnosis statement? Problem, related to (etiology), evidenced by (symptoms).
What is the difference between actual and risk nursing Actual = problem exists; Risk = potential problem.
diagnosis?
What happens during planning? Goals and outcomes are established.
What kind of goals are written? Patient-centered, measurable, time-based goals.
