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NURS142 Final Exam 2026 Edition Questions And Correct Detailed
Answers
Nine risk factors known about dental care for older pt- CORRECT ANSWER-1 -edentulous (toothless)
2-Weakened periodontal membrane
3-Chronic illness increase the risk of periodontal disease
4-Improper denture fitting
5-Weaker jaw mnuscles (choking risk)
6-Dry mouth (increase in bacteria replicating in mouth)
7-Poor nutrition (increases severity of immune and dental issues)
8-inability/unwilling to access dentaI care
9-Financial limitations
Normal Temperature range and location-CORRECT ANSWER-36-38 oral/tympanic/temporal = 37 C
∘
rectal=37.5℃ axillary
=36.5℃
Normal pulse rate-CORRECT ANSWER-60-100 bpm
Normal respiratory rate-CORRECT ANSWER-12-20 breaths per minute with easy and regular quality (neonate
30-60)
normal blood pressure-CORRECT ANSWER-systolic =120-139 mm Hg
Diastolic=80-89 mm Hg
Pulse pressure =30-50 mm Hg
oxygen saturation (SpO2) - CORRECT ANSWER-95-100%
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Landmarks for taking temp-CORRECT ANSWER-ear(tympanic), forehead (temporal), armpit
(axillary),rectum
Landmarks for pulse-CORRECT ANSWER-radial, brachial, carotid, femoral, popliteal, dorsal pedis,
posterior tibial, abdominal aorta, ulnar, temporal
Landmarks for respiratory rate-CORRECT ANSWER-Chest,abdomen
Location for blood pressure-CORRECT ANSWER-- bilateral upper arm
-bilateral wrist
-bilateral popliteal
the gold standard for checking temperature under three-CORRECT ANSWER-rectal
Technique for tympanic temperature-CORRECT ANSWER-adult = insert thermometer back,up and out
child = insert thermometer down, and back (3 and under)
apical pulse - CORRECT ANSWER-pulse is taken with a stethoscope mid-clavicular on the fifth intercostal
space. Asses the apical pulse for a full minute.
location of oxygen saturation probe- CORRECT ANSWER-finger, toe,earlobe
important tips for accuracy of tempature-CORRECT ANSWER-wait to measure oral temp:
2 minutes after smoking
5 minutes after gum
20 minutes after cold/hot liquid or food
for temporal temperature
- make sure forehead is dry
- maintain proper position
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tympanic temp:
- adult =insert thermometer back, up and out
-child = insert thermometer down, and back (3 and under)
important tips for accuracy of assessing a pulse-CORRECT ANSWER-Radial-make sure the arm is below the heart and
pt is not laying on it.
Apical - quiet area for the optimal sound of the heartbeat.
Carotid-along medial edge sternocleidomastoid muscle in neck.
Brachial-Groove between biceps and triceps muscles at ACF.
important tips for accuracy of assessing respiratory rate-CORRECT ANSWER-don't tell pt you are assessing their RR
as it will change their breathing.Hold the radial pulse for a bit longer so you can assess the respiratory rate.
important tips for accuracy of assessing blood pressure-CORRECT ANSWER-Proper position of person and cuff.
40% circumference around the bicep/tricep
80 - 100% length of the humerus.
important tips for accuracy of assessing Oxygen Saturation-CORRECT ANSWER-Ensure the right sensor for the right
location and make sure to have the probe on for at least 10-30seconds before taking any conclusions from the
machine.
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NURS142 Final Exam 2026 Edition Questions And Correct Detailed
Answers
Nine risk factors known about dental care for older pt- CORRECT ANSWER-1 -edentulous (toothless)
2-Weakened periodontal membrane
3-Chronic illness increase the risk of periodontal disease
4-Improper denture fitting
5-Weaker jaw mnuscles (choking risk)
6-Dry mouth (increase in bacteria replicating in mouth)
7-Poor nutrition (increases severity of immune and dental issues)
8-inability/unwilling to access dentaI care
9-Financial limitations
Normal Temperature range and location-CORRECT ANSWER-36-38 oral/tympanic/temporal = 37 C
∘
rectal=37.5℃ axillary
=36.5℃
Normal pulse rate-CORRECT ANSWER-60-100 bpm
Normal respiratory rate-CORRECT ANSWER-12-20 breaths per minute with easy and regular quality (neonate
30-60)
normal blood pressure-CORRECT ANSWER-systolic =120-139 mm Hg
Diastolic=80-89 mm Hg
Pulse pressure =30-50 mm Hg
oxygen saturation (SpO2) - CORRECT ANSWER-95-100%
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Landmarks for taking temp-CORRECT ANSWER-ear(tympanic), forehead (temporal), armpit
(axillary),rectum
Landmarks for pulse-CORRECT ANSWER-radial, brachial, carotid, femoral, popliteal, dorsal pedis,
posterior tibial, abdominal aorta, ulnar, temporal
Landmarks for respiratory rate-CORRECT ANSWER-Chest,abdomen
Location for blood pressure-CORRECT ANSWER-- bilateral upper arm
-bilateral wrist
-bilateral popliteal
the gold standard for checking temperature under three-CORRECT ANSWER-rectal
Technique for tympanic temperature-CORRECT ANSWER-adult = insert thermometer back,up and out
child = insert thermometer down, and back (3 and under)
apical pulse - CORRECT ANSWER-pulse is taken with a stethoscope mid-clavicular on the fifth intercostal
space. Asses the apical pulse for a full minute.
location of oxygen saturation probe- CORRECT ANSWER-finger, toe,earlobe
important tips for accuracy of tempature-CORRECT ANSWER-wait to measure oral temp:
2 minutes after smoking
5 minutes after gum
20 minutes after cold/hot liquid or food
for temporal temperature
- make sure forehead is dry
- maintain proper position
-
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-contact w/ skin no hair
tympanic temp:
- adult =insert thermometer back, up and out
-child = insert thermometer down, and back (3 and under)
important tips for accuracy of assessing a pulse-CORRECT ANSWER-Radial-make sure the arm is below the heart and
pt is not laying on it.
Apical - quiet area for the optimal sound of the heartbeat.
Carotid-along medial edge sternocleidomastoid muscle in neck.
Brachial-Groove between biceps and triceps muscles at ACF.
important tips for accuracy of assessing respiratory rate-CORRECT ANSWER-don't tell pt you are assessing their RR
as it will change their breathing.Hold the radial pulse for a bit longer so you can assess the respiratory rate.
important tips for accuracy of assessing blood pressure-CORRECT ANSWER-Proper position of person and cuff.
40% circumference around the bicep/tricep
80 - 100% length of the humerus.
important tips for accuracy of assessing Oxygen Saturation-CORRECT ANSWER-Ensure the right sensor for the right
location and make sure to have the probe on for at least 10-30seconds before taking any conclusions from the
machine.
Check for:
-Nail Polish
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