PVNV 1811 EXAM 2 QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS
objective data - Answers - information that is seen, heard, felt, or smelled by an
observer; signs
subjective data - Answers - things a person tells you about that you cannot observe
through your senses; symptoms
2 primary methods used for collecting data are? - Answers - Interview and physical
examination
How do you make patient feel warm, comfortable, support, and understanding? -
Answers - touch
Open posture - Answers - relaxed with un crossed arms and legs facing the other
person
Closed posture - Answers - the posture achieved when one shields his or her body from
the other person
verbal communication - Answers - involves the use of spoken or written words or
symbols.
Non-verbal communication - Answers - Communicating without the use of words.
jargon - Answers - is common place language or terminology
Connatative meaning - Answers - a word is subjective and reflects the individuals
perception or interpretation.
theraputic communication - Answers - Verbal and nonverbal communication techniques
that encourage patients to express their feelings and to achieve a positive relationship.
Non-therapeutic communication - Answers - Blocks the development of a trusting and
therapeutic relationship
what is the sequence for head to toe assessment? - Answers - start with an overall
inspection of the patient and then move to head, ears, eyes, nose and throat. Then,
move your way down the body systematically
, Purpose of Assessment - Answers - help nurses objectively identify the unique needs
and concerns of each patient as well as any potential barriers to care that may affect
compliance and outcomes.
Adult temperature range? - Answers - 97-100 degrees F
normal temp range for neonatal ? - Answers - 95.9° F to 99.5° F.
What is the proper way to do daily weight? - Answers - use the same scale, same time,
same amount of clothing, or naked.
Hypothermia - Answers - abnormally low body temperature
Hyperthermia - Answers - Abnormally high body temperature
factors that effect heart rate? - Answers - Medications, disease states, heat function,
age of patient, and other factors influence pulse rate
external respiration - Answers - Exchange of O2 and CO2 between alveoli and blood
internal respiration - Answers - Exchange of O2 and CO2 between body cells and blood
Normal range of blood pressure - Answers - 120/80
What is a pulse deficit? - Answers - difference between apical and radial pulse
Pulse Volume Variations - Answers - 0 Absent
1+ Thready
2+ Weak Pulse
3+ Normal Pulse
4+ Bounding Pulse
The two upper chambers of the heart are called - Answers - left and right atrium
the two lower chambers of the heart are called? - Answers - left and right ventricles
pulmonary circulation - Answers - Carries deoxygenated blood to the lung
SA (sinoatrial) node - Answers - the pacemaker of the heart, Located in the wall of the
right atrium near the opening of the superior vena cava
AV (atrioventricular) node - Answers - Located in the right atrium along the lower part of
the interatrial septum
AV bundle (bundle of His) - Answers - Located in the septum of the ventricle
ANSWERS
objective data - Answers - information that is seen, heard, felt, or smelled by an
observer; signs
subjective data - Answers - things a person tells you about that you cannot observe
through your senses; symptoms
2 primary methods used for collecting data are? - Answers - Interview and physical
examination
How do you make patient feel warm, comfortable, support, and understanding? -
Answers - touch
Open posture - Answers - relaxed with un crossed arms and legs facing the other
person
Closed posture - Answers - the posture achieved when one shields his or her body from
the other person
verbal communication - Answers - involves the use of spoken or written words or
symbols.
Non-verbal communication - Answers - Communicating without the use of words.
jargon - Answers - is common place language or terminology
Connatative meaning - Answers - a word is subjective and reflects the individuals
perception or interpretation.
theraputic communication - Answers - Verbal and nonverbal communication techniques
that encourage patients to express their feelings and to achieve a positive relationship.
Non-therapeutic communication - Answers - Blocks the development of a trusting and
therapeutic relationship
what is the sequence for head to toe assessment? - Answers - start with an overall
inspection of the patient and then move to head, ears, eyes, nose and throat. Then,
move your way down the body systematically
, Purpose of Assessment - Answers - help nurses objectively identify the unique needs
and concerns of each patient as well as any potential barriers to care that may affect
compliance and outcomes.
Adult temperature range? - Answers - 97-100 degrees F
normal temp range for neonatal ? - Answers - 95.9° F to 99.5° F.
What is the proper way to do daily weight? - Answers - use the same scale, same time,
same amount of clothing, or naked.
Hypothermia - Answers - abnormally low body temperature
Hyperthermia - Answers - Abnormally high body temperature
factors that effect heart rate? - Answers - Medications, disease states, heat function,
age of patient, and other factors influence pulse rate
external respiration - Answers - Exchange of O2 and CO2 between alveoli and blood
internal respiration - Answers - Exchange of O2 and CO2 between body cells and blood
Normal range of blood pressure - Answers - 120/80
What is a pulse deficit? - Answers - difference between apical and radial pulse
Pulse Volume Variations - Answers - 0 Absent
1+ Thready
2+ Weak Pulse
3+ Normal Pulse
4+ Bounding Pulse
The two upper chambers of the heart are called - Answers - left and right atrium
the two lower chambers of the heart are called? - Answers - left and right ventricles
pulmonary circulation - Answers - Carries deoxygenated blood to the lung
SA (sinoatrial) node - Answers - the pacemaker of the heart, Located in the wall of the
right atrium near the opening of the superior vena cava
AV (atrioventricular) node - Answers - Located in the right atrium along the lower part of
the interatrial septum
AV bundle (bundle of His) - Answers - Located in the septum of the ventricle
