NURS 115 (NURS115)
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NURS 115 Exam 1 Questions
During the communication process, "decoding" is: 
a. The selection of words by the sender 
b. The interpretation of the message by the receiver 
c. The method by which the message is given 
d. The way in which feedback is interpreted - b. the interpretation of the message 
by the receiver 
The nurse is teaching the client about his upcoming procedure and the client is 
very stressed. It would be most important for the nurse to: 
a. use humor first to decrease the client's stress level 
...
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NURS 115 Exam 2
• Gastrointestinal (GI) tract 
The body system responsible for the digestion and absorption of 
nutrients and fluids 
• Mouth and salivary glands 
Chew food, perceive taste, lubricate food with saliva and mucus 
• Esophagus 
Moves food to stomach by swallowing 
• Stomach 
Mixes food with digestive juices that break food into chyme 
• Liver 
Produces bite to aid in digestion of food and absorption of 
nutrients 
• Gallbladder 
Stores, concentrates, and later releases bile into the sma...
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NUR 115 Final Exam Review
Enrollment in nursing programs has been restricted due to which of the following? 
Budget Constraints 
Those individuals who assist patients to facilitate their own healing and health 
maintenance through therapeutic meals and healthy nutritional practices are called 
Dieticians 
The nursing process is a method used by nurses to : 
Solve patient problems 
To begin the nursing process, the nurse must first 
Obtain information from the patient, family, and records 
A blood pressure of 126/80 is an...
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NUR 115 Test 3
Following the completion of a basic program for registered nurses, graduates are 
allowed to take what licensing exam? - RN-NCLEX - exam for registered nurses 
Following the completion of a basic program for practical nurses, graduates are 
allowed to take what licensing exam? - PN-NCLEX - exam for practical nurses 
What does "licensure" mean to the nursing graduate? - Upon successful completion 
of a licensing exam, graduates may legally practice nursing in their own state. 
Describe the ...
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NUR 115 Final Exam Guide
Mildred Montag - Founded ADN education 1952 
Lillian Wald - Founded the Henry st. Settlement and public health nursing. 
Hildegard Peplau - Pioneer in nursing theory 
Mary Mahoney - First black trained nurse 
Mary Breckinridge - Nurse midwife who founded the Frontier Nursing Service 
Clara Barton - Who founded the American Red Cross 
Mary Ann Bickerdyke - A civil war lay nurse who rallied the soldiers, cleaning up 
the camps and soldiers. 
Dorothea Dix - An avid reformer or care of the mentally ...
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Nurs115 Final Exam With Correct Answers Rated A+.
Nurs115 Final Exam With Correct Answers Rated A+. 
 
 
What type of stress is mild/brief and controlled? 
Eustress 
 
 
What type of stress is severe and uncontrolled? 
distress 
 
 
What is defined as the ability to respond to challenges of physical or psychological homeostasis and the return to a balanced state? 
adaptation 
 
 
What are the stages of the general adaptation syndrome? 
Alarm, resistance, exhaustion/recovery 
 
 
Is the stress response apart of the sympathetic or parasympathetic...
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Pediatrics (NURS 355- Liberty University) Test 3 Study Guide.
Pediatrics (NURS 355- Liberty University) Test 3 Study Guide. 
 
 
A young child recently diagnosed with a terminal cancer just told the nurse "I have a secret to tell you, but don't tell mommy and daddy. I'm going to die". The parents don't want to tell the child that he is near death. What do you need to start talking to the parents about? - CORRECT ANSWER Discuss a good death- home or hospital, drugs for treatment or for pain relief? 
 
What IQ constitutes cognitive impairment? - CORRECT...
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Nursing 115: Exam 1 Practice Study Guide Test.
Nursing 115: Exam 1 Practice Study Guide Test. 
 
 
A nurse is discussing restorative health care with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following examples should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply) 
 
A. Home health care 
B. Rehabilitation centers 
C. Diagnostic centers 
D. Skilled nursing facilities 
E. Oncology centers - CORRECT ANSWER A, B, and D. 
 
A nurse is explaining the various types of health care coverage clients might have to a group of nurses. Which of the...
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Pediatrics (Liberty University-NURS 355) Test 1 Review Practice Questions.
Pediatrics (Liberty University-NURS 355) Test 1 Review Practice Questions. 
 
 
What percentage of children are overweight in America? Obese? - CORRECT ANSWER 30% and 17% 
 
What is the #1 cause of infant mortality? - CORRECT ANSWER Birth weight- usually preterm or low birth weight 
 
What is the #1 cause of childhood mortality? - CORRECT ANSWER Accidents 
 
In pediatrics what are the two main goals of care? - CORRECT ANSWER Atraumatic 
Family-centered 
 
What is the most common type of care in ...
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NURS 115 Test 2 - Liberty University Written Exam With Correct Answers.
NURS 115 Test 2 - Liberty University Written Exam With Correct Answers. 
 
 
What are the five cardinal signs of inflammation? - CORRECT ANSWER Calor, Rubor, Tumor, Dolor, and Functio Laeso (Heat, Redness, Swelling, Pain, and Loss of Function) 
 
What are the two components of the acute phase of inflammation? - CORRECT ANSWER Vascular -immediate contradiction followed by vasodilation - also release of chemical mediators 
Cellular - movement of phagocytic WBC into the injured area 
 
What is the...
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Nursing 105 Midterm Liberty University Study Guide Test.
Nursing 105 Midterm Liberty University Study Guide Test. 
 
 
inter- - CORRECT ANSWER between, among 
 
Intra- - CORRECT ANSWER within, inside 
 
Supra- - CORRECT ANSWER above, upper, excessive 
 
Post- - CORRECT ANSWER after, behind 
 
Ex- - CORRECT ANSWER out of, outside, away from 
 
Ad- - CORRECT ANSWER toward, to, in the direction of 
 
Macro- - CORRECT ANSWER large, abnormal size or length, long 
 
-penia - CORRECT ANSWER deficiency, lack, too few 
 
-itis - CORRECT ANSWER inflammation 
 
...
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Nursing 115: Exam 1 Correctly Answered.
Nursing 115: Exam 1 Correctly Answered. 
 
A nurse is discussing restorative health care with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following examples should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply) 
 
A. Home health care 
B. Rehabilitation centers 
C. Diagnostic centers 
D. Skilled nursing facilities 
E. Oncology centers - CORRECT ANSWER A, B, and D. 
 
A nurse is explaining the various types of health care coverage clients might have to a group of nurses. Which of the followi...
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NURS 115: Exam 1 Questions Correctly Answered.
NURS 115: Exam 1 Questions Correctly Answered. 
 
 
Nursing Research - CORRECT ANSWER address an issue related to nursing (bedside) 
 
Evidence-based practice (EBP) - CORRECT ANSWER nursing care provided that is supported by sound scientific rationale... (evidence to prove that what we do is the best for our pt. all to improve pt care & outcomes) 
 
Systematic Review - CORRECT ANSWER in-depth review on one subject matter 
 
Meta-analysis - CORRECT ANSWER a "study of studies" that combines the ...
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Pathophysiology - Nursing 115: Test 2 Liberty University practice Review Study Questions.
Pathophysiology - Nursing 115: Test 2 Liberty University practice Review Study Questions. 
 
 
Pancreas - CORRECT ANSWER - Alpha Cells: Glucagon 
 
- Beta Cells: Insulin, Amylin 
 
- Delta Cells: Somatostatin 
 
- F Cells: Pancreatic Polypeptides 
 
Tissue Types and Functions of the Pancreas - CORRECT ANSWER - The Acini: Secrete digestive juices into the duodenum 
 
- The Islets of Langerhans: Secretes hormones into the blood 
 
Control of Insulin Secretion - CORRECT ANSWER - Response to Elevate...
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Test 4 Pathophysiology (NURS115-Liberty University)Practice Exam Questions.
Test 4 Pathophysiology (NURS115-Liberty University)Practice Exam Questions. 
 
 
Name all cations and anions - CORRECT ANSWER Cations- Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, and Potassium 
Anions- Bicarbonate, Phosphate, Chloride 
 
Hint: Cations end in -ium and anions end in -e 
 
Name all intracellular and extracellular electrolytes - CORRECT ANSWER Intracellular- Magnesium, Phosphate, Potassium 
Extracellular- Calcium, Sodium, Chloride, and Bicarbonate 
 
Hint: Maggie likes to have P(eas) sittin in her ...
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Test 4 Pathophysiology (NURS115-Liberty University)Practice Exam Questions.
Test 4 Pathophysiology (NURS115-Liberty University)Practice Exam Questions. 
 
 
Name all cations and anions - CORRECT ANSWER Cations- Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, and Potassium 
Anions- Bicarbonate, Phosphate, Chloride 
 
Hint: Cations end in -ium and anions end in -e 
 
Name all intracellular and extracellular electrolytes - CORRECT ANSWER Intracellular- Magnesium, Phosphate, Potassium 
Extracellular- Calcium, Sodium, Chloride, and Bicarbonate 
 
Hint: Maggie likes to have P(eas) sittin in her ...
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Nurs 115 Test 1- Liberty University Study Guide.
Nurs 115 Test 1- Liberty University Study Guide. 
 
 
What is Eustress? - CORRECT ANSWER Good stresss 
 
What is the definition of stress according to Walter cannon - CORRECT ANSWER The ability to respoond and maintain stability physioilogically and pychologically during rapid changing conditions in the internal and external environment 
 
What is homeostasis? - CORRECT ANSWER A regulating system 
A steady state condition 
Your body trying to keep in a constant state 
 
What are examples of posi...
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NURS 115 Exam 3 Correctly Answered.
NURS 115 Exam 3 Correctly Answered. 
 
 
3 Functions of the Cardiovascular System - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Delivery/distribution of O2, nutrients, electrolytes, hormones, and immune substances 
2. Carry waste products to kidneys 
5. Regulate Temperature 
 
What is the overall function of the Cardiovascular System? - CORRECT ANSWER TRANSPORT 
 
Two types of circulation - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Central/Pulmonary (in cardiovascular and pulmonary systems) 
2. Peripheral/Systemic (in rest of body) 
 
What is ...
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NURS 115 Patho Liberty University Practice Study Guide Test.
NURS 115 Patho Liberty University Practice Study Guide Test. 
 
 
definition of health by The Who (world health organization) - CORRECT ANSWER "state of complete physical, mental, and social well being and not merely the absence of disease and infirmity" 
 
the causes of disease are known as - CORRECT ANSWER etiologic factors 
 
the five etiologic factors - CORRECT ANSWER 1) biologic agents 
2) physical forces 
3) chemical agents 
4) one's genetic inheritance 
5) nutritional excesses or defic...
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Pathophysiology-Nursing 115 Test 1 Liberty University: Review Study Guide Exam.
Pathophysiology-Nursing 115 Test 1 Liberty University: Review Study Guide Exam. 
 
 
Addison's Disease - CORRECT ANSWER Name if the diseases is part of (Addison/Cushions)-HYPOGLYCEMIA: 
 
Cushing's Disease - CORRECT ANSWER Name if the disease is part of (Addison's/Cushions)-HIRISUITISM 
 
Cushing's Disease - CORRECT ANSWER Name if the disease is part of (Addison's/Cushion's)-MOON FACE 
 
Addison's Disease - CORRECT ANSWER Name if the disease is part of (Addison's/Cushion's)-Hyperkalemia...