Midterm Nurs 120 :) Exam 2026
Questions and Answers
comfort - Correct answer-immediate state Of being strengthened by having the
needs for relief Is transcendence addressed in 4 contexts Of holistic human
experience physical, psychospiritual, social cultural and environmental
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs - Correct answer-physiological, safety,
love/belonging, esteem, self-actualization
Objective signs of pain and comfort - Correct answer-Sympathetic nervous system
responses( elevated HR, BP, and temp), degree of sleep and rest, sensory
perception
Fibromyalgia - Correct answer-chronic condition Often associated with rheumatoid
conditions with widespread aching and pain in the muscles and fibrous soft tissue.
Can have fatigue sleep disturbances IBS and is determined by testing 18 tender
points
sleep - Correct answer-Enhances wound healing increases immune system and
anabolic metabolism and energy conservation. necessary for protein synthesis
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,Concepts. related to comfort - Correct answer-inflammation, mobility, tissue
integrity, grief and loss, ethics Can also include psychosocial wellness (Grief and
loss, ethical)
health promotion of comfort - Correct answer-Teach patients lifestyle changes to
decrease symptoms of pain, fatigue, depression teach on sleep hygiene,
psychosocial, well-being, and relaxation
comfort exam - Correct answer-interview- OLDCART (onset location duration,
Characteristics aggravating factors relieving factors, treatment)
physical exam- Look for facial expressions, verbal complaints, guarding, vital
signs, blood/UA, visual inspection
diagnostic tests for comfort - Correct answer-X-rays to see if physical injury is
present, blood tests (WBC- count can check for infections) urine analysis (can
indicate illness, malnutrition) Polysomnography (sleep study to Diagnose sleep
disorder. Monitors blood O2 levels, heart rate, breathing, I movements, leg
movements. EEG used to monitor brain waves associated with NREM & REM. vid
and audio as well)
independent interventions for comfort/discomfort - Correct answer-Non-med
routes should be placed until what is causing the pain is identified.
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,sleep hygiene (Performing bedtime rituals, restful environment, promote comfort
relaxation, minimize environmental stimuli in hospital, maintain regular sleep
awake schedule) psychosocial well-being (Laughter relieves pain, reduces stress,
boosts immunity. Positive attitudes eases the stress, decreases depression and
stress, increases cardio health, develops coping skills.)
relaxation therapy - Correct answer-Reduces stress, decreases heart rate respiratory
rate and BP, reduces pain, calms emotions, helps with anxiety, depression,
headache, pain. Four main categories - Breathing exercises, muscle relaxation,
imaginary, movement techniques
collaborative therapies for comfort- pharm - Correct answer-non-opioids (Act and
CNS To increase pain threshold) NSAIDs (block prostaglandin synthesis by
inhibiting cox1/cox2) opioids( activating opioid receptors to decrease perception of
pain)
collaborative therapies for comfort- non pharm - Correct answer-Acupuncture,
herbal substances, bio field therapy, PT/OT, pain clinics
infants and comfort - Correct answer-Well communicate by crying, ask the parents
questions about how the baby is eating sleeping and possible location of pain, may
be related to milk components, should be comforted by being held soothing words
rubbing and padding
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, Children and comfort - Correct answer-Include child and questions but ask parents
as well, explain procedures/tests to kids, demonstrate whenever possible
adults and comfort - Correct answer-Listen to patient, describe the
disease/sickness/what to expect with tests and things, answer any questions they
have
pregnant women and comfort - Correct answer-Explain expected growth and
development of baby/maternal changes, provide tips of self-care, physical activity,
sleep positions, sleep rest, nutrition
older adults and comfort - Correct answer-Provide safe/comfortable environment
for appointments, explain procedures/meds as well as writing it down, and provide
assistance with movement
end of life care - Correct answer-Make sure patient is comfortable, provide pain
relief as prescribed, arrange visits with family and spiritual people as needed,
reposition every two hours
pain - Correct answer-an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated
with actual or potential tissue damage. can be physical or emotional
describing pain/ OLDCART - Correct answer-onset, location, duration,
characteristics, aggravating factors, relieving factors, treatments.
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Questions and Answers
comfort - Correct answer-immediate state Of being strengthened by having the
needs for relief Is transcendence addressed in 4 contexts Of holistic human
experience physical, psychospiritual, social cultural and environmental
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs - Correct answer-physiological, safety,
love/belonging, esteem, self-actualization
Objective signs of pain and comfort - Correct answer-Sympathetic nervous system
responses( elevated HR, BP, and temp), degree of sleep and rest, sensory
perception
Fibromyalgia - Correct answer-chronic condition Often associated with rheumatoid
conditions with widespread aching and pain in the muscles and fibrous soft tissue.
Can have fatigue sleep disturbances IBS and is determined by testing 18 tender
points
sleep - Correct answer-Enhances wound healing increases immune system and
anabolic metabolism and energy conservation. necessary for protein synthesis
©COPYRIGHT 2025, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 1
,Concepts. related to comfort - Correct answer-inflammation, mobility, tissue
integrity, grief and loss, ethics Can also include psychosocial wellness (Grief and
loss, ethical)
health promotion of comfort - Correct answer-Teach patients lifestyle changes to
decrease symptoms of pain, fatigue, depression teach on sleep hygiene,
psychosocial, well-being, and relaxation
comfort exam - Correct answer-interview- OLDCART (onset location duration,
Characteristics aggravating factors relieving factors, treatment)
physical exam- Look for facial expressions, verbal complaints, guarding, vital
signs, blood/UA, visual inspection
diagnostic tests for comfort - Correct answer-X-rays to see if physical injury is
present, blood tests (WBC- count can check for infections) urine analysis (can
indicate illness, malnutrition) Polysomnography (sleep study to Diagnose sleep
disorder. Monitors blood O2 levels, heart rate, breathing, I movements, leg
movements. EEG used to monitor brain waves associated with NREM & REM. vid
and audio as well)
independent interventions for comfort/discomfort - Correct answer-Non-med
routes should be placed until what is causing the pain is identified.
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,sleep hygiene (Performing bedtime rituals, restful environment, promote comfort
relaxation, minimize environmental stimuli in hospital, maintain regular sleep
awake schedule) psychosocial well-being (Laughter relieves pain, reduces stress,
boosts immunity. Positive attitudes eases the stress, decreases depression and
stress, increases cardio health, develops coping skills.)
relaxation therapy - Correct answer-Reduces stress, decreases heart rate respiratory
rate and BP, reduces pain, calms emotions, helps with anxiety, depression,
headache, pain. Four main categories - Breathing exercises, muscle relaxation,
imaginary, movement techniques
collaborative therapies for comfort- pharm - Correct answer-non-opioids (Act and
CNS To increase pain threshold) NSAIDs (block prostaglandin synthesis by
inhibiting cox1/cox2) opioids( activating opioid receptors to decrease perception of
pain)
collaborative therapies for comfort- non pharm - Correct answer-Acupuncture,
herbal substances, bio field therapy, PT/OT, pain clinics
infants and comfort - Correct answer-Well communicate by crying, ask the parents
questions about how the baby is eating sleeping and possible location of pain, may
be related to milk components, should be comforted by being held soothing words
rubbing and padding
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, Children and comfort - Correct answer-Include child and questions but ask parents
as well, explain procedures/tests to kids, demonstrate whenever possible
adults and comfort - Correct answer-Listen to patient, describe the
disease/sickness/what to expect with tests and things, answer any questions they
have
pregnant women and comfort - Correct answer-Explain expected growth and
development of baby/maternal changes, provide tips of self-care, physical activity,
sleep positions, sleep rest, nutrition
older adults and comfort - Correct answer-Provide safe/comfortable environment
for appointments, explain procedures/meds as well as writing it down, and provide
assistance with movement
end of life care - Correct answer-Make sure patient is comfortable, provide pain
relief as prescribed, arrange visits with family and spiritual people as needed,
reposition every two hours
pain - Correct answer-an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated
with actual or potential tissue damage. can be physical or emotional
describing pain/ OLDCART - Correct answer-onset, location, duration,
characteristics, aggravating factors, relieving factors, treatments.
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