NSG-300: Exam 1 questions and answers with latest solutions.

NSG-300: Exam 1 questions and answers with latest solutions. What are the different forms of vital signs? - correct answers.1.) Temperature 2.) Pulse 3.) Respiration 4.) Oxygen Levels 5.) Blood Pressure 6.) Pain What is considered to be a normal temperature? - correct answers.98.6-100.4 F 36-37 C What is considered to be a normal pulse? - correct answers.60-100 BPM What is considered to be a normal a respiration rate? - correct answers.12-20 breaths per minute What is considered to be a normal oxygen levels? - correct answers.SpO2 ≥ 95% What is considered to be a normal blood pressure? - correct answers.-Systolic 120 mm Hg -Diastolic 80 mm Hg Pulse pressure: 30 to 50 mm Hg How do you find pulse pressure? - correct answers.Find the difference between the systolic and diastolic What are the modes of transmission? - correct answers.1.) Contact 2.) Vehicle 3.) Vector What is included in contact transmission? - correct answers.-Direct contact -Indirect contact -Airborne -Droplet Explain direct contact transmission. - correct answers.Person-to-person contact Explain indirect contact transmission. - correct answers.Personal contact of susceptible host with contaminated inanimate object (e.g., needles or sharp objects, dressings, environment) What is included in vehicle transmission? - correct answers.-Water -Food -Blood -Drugs, solutions -Contaminated items What is included in vector transmission? - correct answers.-External mechanical transfer (flies) -Internal transmission (mosquitoes & ticks) What are the portals of entry/exit for microorganisms? - correct answers.-Skin and mucous membrane -Respiratory tract -Urinary tract -Gastrointestinal tract -Reproductive tract -Blood What are some examples of reservoirs? - correct answers.-Food -Water -Skin What aspects go into situational awareness? - correct answers.1.) Elements in the environment 2.) Comprehension of the situation 3.) Ability to anticipate risks Examine concepts of health and the health continuum. (Topic 1) - correct answers.-Health: two common beliefs of health exist: the individual, family, or community is able to influence its own health; or the individual has little control over his or her health because health is a gift from a higher being or power -Health continuum: helps patients make wise decisions regarding their health (connects treatments and wellness) Identify cultural, psychosocial, and other factors that influence individuals' perceptions of health. (Topic 1) - correct answers.-Internal variables: developmental stage, intellectual background, perception of functioning, emotional/spiritual factors -External factors: family practices, socioeconomic factors, cultural background