NUR150 Test Questions with Correct Answers

NUR150 Test Questions with Correct Answers
necrosis

local death of tissue from disease or injury

shearing force

main factor in pressure injury

shearing force

applied force that causes a downward and forward pressure on the tissues beneath the skin

standing patients body alignment

begin by noting the head position in relation to the rest of the body.

symmetry

equality in size, form, and arrangement of parts on the opposite sides of a plane



mirror image

sitting patient

observe for symmentry

lying patient

assess carefully for alignment and correct position

ambulate

walking

gait

, style of walking

supine position

resting on their back.

spinal surgery, cardiac catheterization, administration of some types of spinal anesthetics

fowler position

elevating head from 60-90 degrees.

semi-fowler position

elevation from 30-45 degrees



knees raised 10-15 degrees

low fowler

15-30 degrees

dorsal recumbent

on back with knees flexed and soles of the feet flat on the bed

dorsal lithotomy position

examining the pelvic organs

side-lying or lateral position

having patients rest on their side

modified left lateral recumbent position

variation of the side lying position

rectal examinations