MDC EXAM 1 QUESTION AND ANSWERS

MDC EXAM 1 QUESTION AND ANSWERS
basic physiological needs CORRECT ANSWERS✓✓type of needs that are essential for the maintenance of
life



Air

Food

Water

Temperature regulation

Elimination

Rest

Sex

Physical Activity

Blood flow (perfusion) is necessary to meet other basic needs CORRECT ANSWERS✓✓Basic physiological
needs include



Protection from physical harm

Adequate shelter

Freedom from fear and anxiety CORRECT ANSWERS✓✓Safety and security needs would include what
type of necessities?



Vital signs CORRECT ANSWERS✓✓One of the most critical nursing interventions the nurse has is the
ability to monitor and interpret the client?



Temperature CORRECT ANSWERS✓✓Regulation or thermoregulation is determined using the client's?



96.4 - 99.5 degrees fahrenheit CORRECT ANSWERS✓✓What is normal temperature range?



Temporal

Oral

, Tympanic

Axillary

Rectal CORRECT ANSWERS✓✓different methods a temperature can be taken.



Temporal CORRECT ANSWERS✓✓What is the non invasive way to take a temperature?



Rectal CORRECT ANSWERS✓✓What is the most invasive way to take a temperature?



hypothermia CORRECT ANSWERS✓✓abnormally low body temperature, LESS than 95



Hyperthermia CORRECT ANSWERS✓✓Abnormally high body temperature, ABOVE 99.5



Hypothermia interventions CORRECT ANSWERS✓✓Provide warm environment

Keep head covered

Continuous cardiac monitoring

Emergency resuscitation equipment on standy



Hyperthermia interventions CORRECT ANSWERS✓✓Obtain specimens

Monitor WBC/ESR/Electrolytes

Antibiotics

Fluid & Rest

Antipyretics

PREVENT shivering

Offer Blankets

Oral Hygiene

Dry Clothing/linens

Keep env temp between 70-80