NUR 1020C Exam 1 Study Guide (Term 1) Questions With
Complete Solutions
Accountability Correct Answer involves accepting
responsibility for actions and omissions.
Afebrile Correct Answer A person who maintains a normal
body temperature
Altruism Correct Answer Motivation is public service over
personal gain.
Anoxia Correct Answer A total lack of oxygen in the body
tissues (localized or central)
Apnea Correct Answer An absence of breathing
Assessing for allergies ask... Correct Answer What happens
Assessing the pulse includes measuring: Correct Answer 1.
Rate
2. Rhythm
3. Volume
Assessing the pulse: Correct Answer 1. Temporal
2. Carotid
3. Apical
4. Brachial
5. Radial
6. Femoral
7. Popliteal
,8. Posterior tibial
9. Dorsalis pedis
Autonomy Correct Answer Nursing professionals make
independent decisions within their scope of practice and are
responsible for the results and consequences of those decisions.
Bell is used to hear? Correct Answer soft low pitched sounds
(listening for abnormal sounds.
Best indicator for general health: Correct Answer 1. The
development for children mile stones
2. Older adults if they are losing weight and don't know why
Betty Neuman (1972) Correct Answer Systems Model includes
a holistic concept and an open-system approach.
- The model identifies energy resources that provide for basic
survival, with lines of resistance that are activated when a
stressor invades the system.
Blood flow through the heart: Correct Answer Inferior vena
cava/ Superior vena cava --> Right atrium --> Tricuspid valve --
> right ventricle --> Pulmonary semilunar valve (right) -->
Pulmonary arteries --> Lungs --> Pulmonary veins (right and
left) --> Left atrium --> Bicuspid valve --> Left ventricle -->
Aortic semilunar valve (Left) --> Aorta --> Arteries -->
Capillaries --> Veins --> Inferior vena cava/ Superior vena cava.
Blood pressure Correct Answer The measurable pressure of
blood within the systemic arteries
, Body of Knowledge Correct Answer There is a well-defined,
specific, and unique body of theoretical knowledge in nursing,
leading to defined skills, abilities, and norms, that is enlarged by
research.
BP across lifespan - 1 year old Correct Answer S: 74 - 100
D: 50 - 70
BP across lifespan - 15 year old Correct Answer S: 94 - 120
D: 62 - 80
BP across lifespan - 6 year old Correct Answer S: 84 - 120
D: 54 - 80
BP across lifespan - Adult Correct Answer S: 90 - 120
D: 60 - 80
BP across lifespan - Newborn Correct Answer S: 60 - 90
D: 20 - 60
BP across lifespan - Older Adult Correct Answer S: 90 - 120
D: 60 - 80
Bradypnea Correct Answer A decrease in respiratory rate to
less than 10 BPM
Bruit: Correct Answer When blood flow is partially or
significantly obstructed (abnormally "swooshing" sound).
Capillary Refill Correct Answer An indication of peripheral
blood flow
Complete Solutions
Accountability Correct Answer involves accepting
responsibility for actions and omissions.
Afebrile Correct Answer A person who maintains a normal
body temperature
Altruism Correct Answer Motivation is public service over
personal gain.
Anoxia Correct Answer A total lack of oxygen in the body
tissues (localized or central)
Apnea Correct Answer An absence of breathing
Assessing for allergies ask... Correct Answer What happens
Assessing the pulse includes measuring: Correct Answer 1.
Rate
2. Rhythm
3. Volume
Assessing the pulse: Correct Answer 1. Temporal
2. Carotid
3. Apical
4. Brachial
5. Radial
6. Femoral
7. Popliteal
,8. Posterior tibial
9. Dorsalis pedis
Autonomy Correct Answer Nursing professionals make
independent decisions within their scope of practice and are
responsible for the results and consequences of those decisions.
Bell is used to hear? Correct Answer soft low pitched sounds
(listening for abnormal sounds.
Best indicator for general health: Correct Answer 1. The
development for children mile stones
2. Older adults if they are losing weight and don't know why
Betty Neuman (1972) Correct Answer Systems Model includes
a holistic concept and an open-system approach.
- The model identifies energy resources that provide for basic
survival, with lines of resistance that are activated when a
stressor invades the system.
Blood flow through the heart: Correct Answer Inferior vena
cava/ Superior vena cava --> Right atrium --> Tricuspid valve --
> right ventricle --> Pulmonary semilunar valve (right) -->
Pulmonary arteries --> Lungs --> Pulmonary veins (right and
left) --> Left atrium --> Bicuspid valve --> Left ventricle -->
Aortic semilunar valve (Left) --> Aorta --> Arteries -->
Capillaries --> Veins --> Inferior vena cava/ Superior vena cava.
Blood pressure Correct Answer The measurable pressure of
blood within the systemic arteries
, Body of Knowledge Correct Answer There is a well-defined,
specific, and unique body of theoretical knowledge in nursing,
leading to defined skills, abilities, and norms, that is enlarged by
research.
BP across lifespan - 1 year old Correct Answer S: 74 - 100
D: 50 - 70
BP across lifespan - 15 year old Correct Answer S: 94 - 120
D: 62 - 80
BP across lifespan - 6 year old Correct Answer S: 84 - 120
D: 54 - 80
BP across lifespan - Adult Correct Answer S: 90 - 120
D: 60 - 80
BP across lifespan - Newborn Correct Answer S: 60 - 90
D: 20 - 60
BP across lifespan - Older Adult Correct Answer S: 90 - 120
D: 60 - 80
Bradypnea Correct Answer A decrease in respiratory rate to
less than 10 BPM
Bruit: Correct Answer When blood flow is partially or
significantly obstructed (abnormally "swooshing" sound).
Capillary Refill Correct Answer An indication of peripheral
blood flow
