Rasmussen College MDC 1 Exam 2 Study Guide
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1. Vital signs changes w/ pain: increase HR, BP, RR
2. Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs 1st to 4th: 1-4 are the "Basic Physiological Needs" or "deficiency needs". Enables
anxiety if it is not met but does not provide self-growth. Essential for maintenance.
3. Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs 5th: 5th is the "growth need". Enables self-actu- alization and reach full potential.
4. Maslow's 1st: Physiological. Air, food, water, rest, temp reg., elimination, sex, physical activity, blood flow
5. Maslow's 2nd: Safety & Security
6. Maslow's 3rd: Love & Belonging. Relationships and Intimacy
7. Maslow's 4th: Self Esteem. Feeling of Accomplishment
8. Maslow's 5th: Self-Actualization. One's full potential.
9. Adalimumab: rheumatoid arthritis drug, used to reduce swelling (inflammation) by acting on your immune
system.
10. Integrase inhibitor: Stops HIV replication and is used in combination w/ other antiretroviral meds.
11. Gabapentin: neuropathic pain
12. Arthrocentesis: Arthrocentesis is used to diagnose joint inflammation and in- fection. Involves aspirating
synovial fluid, blood, or pus via a needle inserted into a joint cavity.
13. Efavirenz: med to treat HIV
14. Wheezing: High-pitched sound from narrowed airways by spasm, inflammation, mucus, or tumor. (acute asthma,
emphysema)
15. Crackles (rales): Bubbling crackling, popping, soft, high-pitched, brief sounds usually heard during
inspiration. (pneumonia, CHF, bronchitis, emphysema)
,16. Rhonchi: mucous secretions in the large airways. Coarse, snoring, continuous low-pitched sounds heard during
inspiration and expiration. May clear w/ coughing. (Bronchitis, emphysema, narrowed airways, fibrotic lungs)
17. Insomnia: -Most common sleep disorder characterized by difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep.
-Exercise regularly, Limit fluids 2-4 hr before bed, Limit alcohol 4 hrs before bed. DON'T nap.
18. SOB nursing interventions: Patient leans forward to help with respiration, used when patient is experiencing SOB.
19. Risk factors for impaired skin integrity: Friction, shear, moisture, pressure, and trauma are all causes of skin
breakdown, Immobility, poor nutrition, inconti- nence, medications, hydration, impaired mental status, and loss
of sensation
20. Aloe: wound healing
, 21. Chamomile: anti-inflammatory, calming
22. Echinacea: enhances immunity
23. Garlic: inhibits platelet aggregation
24. Ginger: Antiemetic; used for nausea and vomiting
25. Ginkgo biloba: Improves memory and mental alertness
26. Ginseng: increases physical endurance
27. Valerian: promotes sleep, reduces anxiety
28. Aspiration prevention: high-fowler or chair, hygiene after meals, etc.
-High Fowlers is 60-90 degrees
-Good oral hygiene is to prevent aspiration because patients may pocket food
29. Therapeutic relationship phase- Pre-interaction: before meeting the client, you gather information.
30. Therapeutic relationship phase- Orientation: meet the client, introduce your- self, establish rapport and trust.
31. Therapeutic relationship phase- Working: most therapeutic communication occurs here, nurse communicates
caring, patient expresses thoughts and feelings; actively listening.
32. Therapeutic relationship phase- Termination: reviewing and summarizing to bring an end.
33. Communication styles- Passive Communication: Avoid conflict, allow others to take the lead
34. Communication styles- Assertive: Takes control
35. Communication styles- Passive aggression: Avoids direct confrontation but subtly achieve goal through
manipulation
36. Sexism: the assumption that members of one sex are superior to those of the other sex
37. Chauvinism: assumption of male superiority.
38. Socialization: the informal education that occurs as you move into your new profession
39. Ethnocentrism: the belief that one's culture is superior to others
40. Acculturation: An individual assumes the characteristics of a culture they just immigrated too. ME coming to
Gainesville and adopting their culture
41. Assimilation: A new member learns and take essential values, beliefs and behaviors of the dominant
culture gradually.
42. QSEN: Quality, Safety, & Education in Nursing. focused on improving nursing education and patient
Questions with Verified Answers
100% Guarantee passing score of 90% or higher
Consist of 300+ multichoice Questions with Answers
1. Vital signs changes w/ pain: increase HR, BP, RR
2. Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs 1st to 4th: 1-4 are the "Basic Physiological Needs" or "deficiency needs". Enables
anxiety if it is not met but does not provide self-growth. Essential for maintenance.
3. Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs 5th: 5th is the "growth need". Enables self-actu- alization and reach full potential.
4. Maslow's 1st: Physiological. Air, food, water, rest, temp reg., elimination, sex, physical activity, blood flow
5. Maslow's 2nd: Safety & Security
6. Maslow's 3rd: Love & Belonging. Relationships and Intimacy
7. Maslow's 4th: Self Esteem. Feeling of Accomplishment
8. Maslow's 5th: Self-Actualization. One's full potential.
9. Adalimumab: rheumatoid arthritis drug, used to reduce swelling (inflammation) by acting on your immune
system.
10. Integrase inhibitor: Stops HIV replication and is used in combination w/ other antiretroviral meds.
11. Gabapentin: neuropathic pain
12. Arthrocentesis: Arthrocentesis is used to diagnose joint inflammation and in- fection. Involves aspirating
synovial fluid, blood, or pus via a needle inserted into a joint cavity.
13. Efavirenz: med to treat HIV
14. Wheezing: High-pitched sound from narrowed airways by spasm, inflammation, mucus, or tumor. (acute asthma,
emphysema)
15. Crackles (rales): Bubbling crackling, popping, soft, high-pitched, brief sounds usually heard during
inspiration. (pneumonia, CHF, bronchitis, emphysema)
,16. Rhonchi: mucous secretions in the large airways. Coarse, snoring, continuous low-pitched sounds heard during
inspiration and expiration. May clear w/ coughing. (Bronchitis, emphysema, narrowed airways, fibrotic lungs)
17. Insomnia: -Most common sleep disorder characterized by difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep.
-Exercise regularly, Limit fluids 2-4 hr before bed, Limit alcohol 4 hrs before bed. DON'T nap.
18. SOB nursing interventions: Patient leans forward to help with respiration, used when patient is experiencing SOB.
19. Risk factors for impaired skin integrity: Friction, shear, moisture, pressure, and trauma are all causes of skin
breakdown, Immobility, poor nutrition, inconti- nence, medications, hydration, impaired mental status, and loss
of sensation
20. Aloe: wound healing
, 21. Chamomile: anti-inflammatory, calming
22. Echinacea: enhances immunity
23. Garlic: inhibits platelet aggregation
24. Ginger: Antiemetic; used for nausea and vomiting
25. Ginkgo biloba: Improves memory and mental alertness
26. Ginseng: increases physical endurance
27. Valerian: promotes sleep, reduces anxiety
28. Aspiration prevention: high-fowler or chair, hygiene after meals, etc.
-High Fowlers is 60-90 degrees
-Good oral hygiene is to prevent aspiration because patients may pocket food
29. Therapeutic relationship phase- Pre-interaction: before meeting the client, you gather information.
30. Therapeutic relationship phase- Orientation: meet the client, introduce your- self, establish rapport and trust.
31. Therapeutic relationship phase- Working: most therapeutic communication occurs here, nurse communicates
caring, patient expresses thoughts and feelings; actively listening.
32. Therapeutic relationship phase- Termination: reviewing and summarizing to bring an end.
33. Communication styles- Passive Communication: Avoid conflict, allow others to take the lead
34. Communication styles- Assertive: Takes control
35. Communication styles- Passive aggression: Avoids direct confrontation but subtly achieve goal through
manipulation
36. Sexism: the assumption that members of one sex are superior to those of the other sex
37. Chauvinism: assumption of male superiority.
38. Socialization: the informal education that occurs as you move into your new profession
39. Ethnocentrism: the belief that one's culture is superior to others
40. Acculturation: An individual assumes the characteristics of a culture they just immigrated too. ME coming to
Gainesville and adopting their culture
41. Assimilation: A new member learns and take essential values, beliefs and behaviors of the dominant
culture gradually.
42. QSEN: Quality, Safety, & Education in Nursing. focused on improving nursing education and patient
