Exam 1 Study Guide: Nur 120 Expected Questions With Verified Answers

EXAM 1 STUDY GUIDE: NUR 120 EXPECTED QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS

Question 1.
Vital signs

ANSWER
a reflection of the body's physiological function

-pulse, BP, Respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, and sometimes pain level



Question 2.
Blood pressure

ANSWER
force of blood against arterial walls



Question 3.
Sphygmomanometer

ANSWER
instrument used to measure blood pressure



Question 4.
Stethoscope

ANSWER
an instrument used to listen to sounds within the body



Question 5.
Korotkoff sounds

ANSWER
series of sounds created by movement of blood through a partially compressed vessel during
blood pressure assessment






,Question 6.
Hypertension

ANSWER
blood pressure that is above normal



Question 7.
Hypotension

ANSWER
blood pressure that is below normal



Question 8.
Orthostatic hypotension

ANSWER
a decrease in blood pressure that occurs upon standing especially from a lying or standing
position



Question 9.
Pulse

ANSWER
rhythmic throbbing or beating caused by the expansion and contraction of the arteries in
response to the ejection of blood from the left ventricle



Question 10.
Tachycardia

ANSWER
rapid heart rate



Question 11.
Bradycardia

ANSWER
slow heart rate






, Question 12.
Hyperthermia

ANSWER
uncontrolled elevation in body temp where the body cannot lose heat as fast as it is gained,
usually caused by environmental or metabolic factors



Question 13.
Hypothermia

ANSWER
body temperature is abnormally low due to the body losing heat faster than it is produced



Question 14.
Eupnea

ANSWER
respiratory rate and rhythm that are within the expected reference range



Question 15.
Tachypnea

ANSWER
respiratory rate greater than expected

(fast breathing)



Question 16.
Bradypnea

ANSWER
respiratory rate less than expected

(slow breathing)