NURS 142 Final Exam Questions And Correct Verified Answers Updated
Version 2026
Nine risk factors known about dental care for older pt - CORRECT ANSWER-1 - edentulous (toothless)
2 - Weakened periodontal membrane
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3 - Chronic illness increase the risk of periodontal disease
4 - Improper denture fitting
20
5 - Weaker jaw muscles (choking risk)
6 - Dry mouth (increase in bacteria replicating in mouth)
7 - Poor nutrition (increases severity of immune and dental issues)
8 - inability/unwilling to access dentaI care
9 - Financial limitations ly
Ju
Normal Temperature range and location - CORRECT ANSWER-36-38 oral/tympanic/temporal = 37 C
∘
rectal =37.5℃ axillary
=36.5℃
ng
Normal pulse rate - CORRECT ANSWER-60-100 bpm
si
Normal respiratory rate - CORRECT ANSWER-12-20 breaths per minute with easy and regular quality
(neonate 30-60)
ur
normal blood pressure - CORRECT ANSWER-systolic = 120-139 mm Hg
N
Diastolic= 80-89 mm Hg
Pulse pressure = 30-50 mm Hg
oxygen saturation (Sp02) - CORRECT ANSWER-95-100%
, Landmarks for taking temp - CORRECT ANSWER-ear (tympanic), forehead (temporal), armpit
(axillary), rectum
Landmarks for pulse - CORRECT ANSWER-radial, brachial, carotid, femoral, popliteal, dorsal pedis,
posterior tibial, abdominal aorta, ulnar, temporal
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Landmarks for respiratory rate - CORRECT ANSWER-Chest, abdomen
Location for blood pressure - CORRECT ANSWER-- bilateral upper arm
20
- bilateral wrist
- bilateral popliteal
ly
the gold standard for checking temperature under three-CORRECT ANSWER-rectal
Ju
Technique for tympanic temperature - CORRECT ANSWER-adult = insert thermometer back,up and
out child = insert thermometer down, and back (3 and under)
ng
apical pulse - CORRECT ANSWER-pulse is taken with a stethoscope mid-clavicular on the fifth
intercostal space. Asses the apical pulse for a full minute.
si
location of oxygen saturation probe - CORRECT ANSWER-finger, toe, earlobe
ur
important tips for accuracy of tempature - CORRECT ANSWER-wait to measure oral temp:
2 minutes after smoking
N
5 minutes after gum
20 minutes after cold/hot liquid or food
for temporal temperature
- make sure forehead is dry
- maintain proper position
-
, - contact w/ skin no hair
tympanic temp:
- adult = insert thermometer back, up and out
- child = insert thermometer down, and back (3 and under)
26
important tips for accuracy of assessing a pulse - CORRECT ANNSWER-Radial - make sure the arm is below
the heart and pt is not laying on it.
20
Apical - quiet area for the optimal sound of the heartbeat.
ly
Carotid - along medial edge sternocleidomastoid muscle in neck.
Ju
Brachial - Groove between biceps and triceps muscles at ACF.
important tips for accuracy of assessing respiratory rate - CORRECT ANSWER-don't tell pt you are
g
assessing their RR as it will change their breathing. Hold the radial pulse for a bit longer so you can assess
the respiratory rate.
in
important tips for accuracy of assessing blood pressure - CORRECT ANSWER-Proper position of person
s
and cuff.
40% circumference around the bicep/tricep
ur
80- 100% length of the humerus.
N
important tips for accuracy of assessing Oxygen Saturation - CORRECT ANSWER-Ensure the right sensor
for the right location and make sure to have the probe on for at least 10-30seconds before taking any
conclusions from the machine.
Check for:
-Nail Polish
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Version 2026
Nine risk factors known about dental care for older pt - CORRECT ANSWER-1 - edentulous (toothless)
2 - Weakened periodontal membrane
26
3 - Chronic illness increase the risk of periodontal disease
4 - Improper denture fitting
20
5 - Weaker jaw muscles (choking risk)
6 - Dry mouth (increase in bacteria replicating in mouth)
7 - Poor nutrition (increases severity of immune and dental issues)
8 - inability/unwilling to access dentaI care
9 - Financial limitations ly
Ju
Normal Temperature range and location - CORRECT ANSWER-36-38 oral/tympanic/temporal = 37 C
∘
rectal =37.5℃ axillary
=36.5℃
ng
Normal pulse rate - CORRECT ANSWER-60-100 bpm
si
Normal respiratory rate - CORRECT ANSWER-12-20 breaths per minute with easy and regular quality
(neonate 30-60)
ur
normal blood pressure - CORRECT ANSWER-systolic = 120-139 mm Hg
N
Diastolic= 80-89 mm Hg
Pulse pressure = 30-50 mm Hg
oxygen saturation (Sp02) - CORRECT ANSWER-95-100%
, Landmarks for taking temp - CORRECT ANSWER-ear (tympanic), forehead (temporal), armpit
(axillary), rectum
Landmarks for pulse - CORRECT ANSWER-radial, brachial, carotid, femoral, popliteal, dorsal pedis,
posterior tibial, abdominal aorta, ulnar, temporal
26
Landmarks for respiratory rate - CORRECT ANSWER-Chest, abdomen
Location for blood pressure - CORRECT ANSWER-- bilateral upper arm
20
- bilateral wrist
- bilateral popliteal
ly
the gold standard for checking temperature under three-CORRECT ANSWER-rectal
Ju
Technique for tympanic temperature - CORRECT ANSWER-adult = insert thermometer back,up and
out child = insert thermometer down, and back (3 and under)
ng
apical pulse - CORRECT ANSWER-pulse is taken with a stethoscope mid-clavicular on the fifth
intercostal space. Asses the apical pulse for a full minute.
si
location of oxygen saturation probe - CORRECT ANSWER-finger, toe, earlobe
ur
important tips for accuracy of tempature - CORRECT ANSWER-wait to measure oral temp:
2 minutes after smoking
N
5 minutes after gum
20 minutes after cold/hot liquid or food
for temporal temperature
- make sure forehead is dry
- maintain proper position
-
, - contact w/ skin no hair
tympanic temp:
- adult = insert thermometer back, up and out
- child = insert thermometer down, and back (3 and under)
26
important tips for accuracy of assessing a pulse - CORRECT ANNSWER-Radial - make sure the arm is below
the heart and pt is not laying on it.
20
Apical - quiet area for the optimal sound of the heartbeat.
ly
Carotid - along medial edge sternocleidomastoid muscle in neck.
Ju
Brachial - Groove between biceps and triceps muscles at ACF.
important tips for accuracy of assessing respiratory rate - CORRECT ANSWER-don't tell pt you are
g
assessing their RR as it will change their breathing. Hold the radial pulse for a bit longer so you can assess
the respiratory rate.
in
important tips for accuracy of assessing blood pressure - CORRECT ANSWER-Proper position of person
s
and cuff.
40% circumference around the bicep/tricep
ur
80- 100% length of the humerus.
N
important tips for accuracy of assessing Oxygen Saturation - CORRECT ANSWER-Ensure the right sensor
for the right location and make sure to have the probe on for at least 10-30seconds before taking any
conclusions from the machine.
Check for:
-Nail Polish
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