NSGA 142 Exam 1 – Questions With Accurate
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Unconscious Oral Care: What is the Position the client on one side with their head turned
safe positioning requirement? toward the mattress so secretions can collect and
drain naturally.
Unconscious Oral Care: What A functioning suction apparatus to prevent aspiration.
emergency equipment must be at the
bedside?
Unconscious Oral Care: Why must you They may bite down reflexively, risking injury to your
never place fingers in an unconscious fingers.
patient's mouth?
Bleeding Risk Shaving: What tool must An electric razor (for clients on anticoagulants,
strictly be used? bleeding disorders, or with low platelets).
,Denture Care: How should dentures In a labeled denture cup filled with tepid water (never
be stored when not in use? hot water, which warps them) to keep them moist.
What are the calorie yields per gram Carbohydrates yield 4 kcal/g, proteins yield 4 kcal/g,
for carbohydrates, proteins, and fats? and fats yield a highly concentrated 9 kcal/g.
What is the primary function of To supply energy; they break down into glucose,
carbohydrates in the body? which is the main fuel for the brain, muscles, and
nervous system.
What are the complete plant protein Soy and quinoa (all animal proteins are complete,
sources that contain all essential amino other plant sources are incomplete).
acids?
What is Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)? The energy (number of calories) required to fuel the
involuntary activities of the body at rest after a 12-hour
fast.
What clinical factors increase Basal Growth, infections, fever, emotional tension, extreme
Metabolic Rate (BMR)? environmental temperatures, and elevated hormones.
What physiological factors decrease Aging, prolonged fasting, and sleep.
Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)?
What are the adult weight BMI Underweight: <18.5; Normal weight: 18.5 to 24.9;
classifications? Overweight: 25.0 to 29.9; Obese: 30.0 or greater.
How is Body Mass Index (BMI) Weight in kilograms divided by height in meters
calculated? squared (BMI = kg / m²).
What is the conversion rate of ounces 1 ounce (oz) is equal to 30 milliliters (mL).
(oz) to milliliters (mL) for fluid I&O?
,What belongs in daily Fluid Intake All liquids: oral fluids, foods that liquefy at room temp
calculations? (ice cream, gelatin), IV fluids, IV flushes, and enteral
tube flushes.
What belongs in daily Fluid Output All liquids: urine, blood, emesis, diarrhea, tube
calculations? drainage, and wound/fistula drainage.
What is the daily weight protocol to Weigh the client each day at the same time, after
accurately track fluid status? voiding, wearing the same type of clothes, and reset
bed scales to zero with equal linen.
How is a patient positioned during Position the head of the bed at 30 to 45 degrees
meals to prevent aspiration? (semi-Fowler's) or sit them upright in a chair.
What swallowing technique prevents Instruct the client to tuck their chin when swallowing
aspiration in high-risk patients? to safely propel food down the esophagus.
What is the post-meal positioning Keep the client in a semi-Fowler's position (upright at
requirement to prevent aspiration? 30 to 45 degrees) for at least 1 hour after meals.
What are typical symptoms of Coughing, choking, gagging, drooling of food, and
dysphagia/aspiration risk? pocketing of food in the cheeks.
What is a clear liquid diet? Liquids that leave minimal residue in the GI tract (e.g.,
clear fruit juices, gelatin, broth).
What is a full liquid diet? All items on a clear liquid diet plus liquid dairy
products (milk, custard) and all juices.
What is a soft/low-residue diet? Foods that are low in fiber and easy to digest, such as
dairy products, eggs, and ripe bananas.
What is the diagnostic criteria for A cycle of binge eating followed by purging
Bulimia Nervosa? (vomiting, laxatives, diuretics, fasting, excessive
exercise) at least once/week for at least 3 months.
, What is Safe Patient Handling and The practice of designing equipment and work tasks
Mobility (SPHM) ergonomics? to conform to the capabilities and limits of the
healthcare worker.
What variables are primary causes of Uncoordinated lifts, manual transfers without assistive
caregiver back injuries? devices, lifting when fatigued, and transferring
uncooperative or confused patients.
Why should a patient's knees be flexed Knee flexion stops the patient from sliding down,
when the head of the bed is raised 30 preventing shearing forces on the skin of the sacrum.
degrees?
Cane Instructions: On which side is the Hold cane on the stronger side; advance cane 15-25
cane held, and how is it advanced? cm, move weaker leg to the cane, then advance
stronger leg past the cane.
Walker Instructions: How is it fitted and Fitted to the inside of the wrist; advance walker 15-20
used? cm, set all 4 feet flat, support weight on walker, and
step forward.
Crutch Instructions: Where must body Entirely at the hand grips with elbows flexed 20-30
weight be supported? degrees; never bear weight on the axillae (prevents
axillary nerve damage).
Crutch Instructions: What is the tripod Place crutches 15 cm (6 in) in front of and 15 cm (6 in)
stance? to the side of each foot to establish a wide base of
support.
lifespan development: How do motor Gross motor skills develop in a cephalocaudal (head-
skills develop in infants? to-toe) fashion; fine motor skills develop in a
proximodistal (center-outward) fashion.
Immobility: What are the respiratory Secretions pool in lungs, respiratory muscles weaken,
complications of bed rest? leading to atelectasis (collapsed airway) and
hypostatic pneumonia.
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Terms in this set (332)
Unconscious Oral Care: What is the Position the client on one side with their head turned
safe positioning requirement? toward the mattress so secretions can collect and
drain naturally.
Unconscious Oral Care: What A functioning suction apparatus to prevent aspiration.
emergency equipment must be at the
bedside?
Unconscious Oral Care: Why must you They may bite down reflexively, risking injury to your
never place fingers in an unconscious fingers.
patient's mouth?
Bleeding Risk Shaving: What tool must An electric razor (for clients on anticoagulants,
strictly be used? bleeding disorders, or with low platelets).
,Denture Care: How should dentures In a labeled denture cup filled with tepid water (never
be stored when not in use? hot water, which warps them) to keep them moist.
What are the calorie yields per gram Carbohydrates yield 4 kcal/g, proteins yield 4 kcal/g,
for carbohydrates, proteins, and fats? and fats yield a highly concentrated 9 kcal/g.
What is the primary function of To supply energy; they break down into glucose,
carbohydrates in the body? which is the main fuel for the brain, muscles, and
nervous system.
What are the complete plant protein Soy and quinoa (all animal proteins are complete,
sources that contain all essential amino other plant sources are incomplete).
acids?
What is Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)? The energy (number of calories) required to fuel the
involuntary activities of the body at rest after a 12-hour
fast.
What clinical factors increase Basal Growth, infections, fever, emotional tension, extreme
Metabolic Rate (BMR)? environmental temperatures, and elevated hormones.
What physiological factors decrease Aging, prolonged fasting, and sleep.
Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)?
What are the adult weight BMI Underweight: <18.5; Normal weight: 18.5 to 24.9;
classifications? Overweight: 25.0 to 29.9; Obese: 30.0 or greater.
How is Body Mass Index (BMI) Weight in kilograms divided by height in meters
calculated? squared (BMI = kg / m²).
What is the conversion rate of ounces 1 ounce (oz) is equal to 30 milliliters (mL).
(oz) to milliliters (mL) for fluid I&O?
,What belongs in daily Fluid Intake All liquids: oral fluids, foods that liquefy at room temp
calculations? (ice cream, gelatin), IV fluids, IV flushes, and enteral
tube flushes.
What belongs in daily Fluid Output All liquids: urine, blood, emesis, diarrhea, tube
calculations? drainage, and wound/fistula drainage.
What is the daily weight protocol to Weigh the client each day at the same time, after
accurately track fluid status? voiding, wearing the same type of clothes, and reset
bed scales to zero with equal linen.
How is a patient positioned during Position the head of the bed at 30 to 45 degrees
meals to prevent aspiration? (semi-Fowler's) or sit them upright in a chair.
What swallowing technique prevents Instruct the client to tuck their chin when swallowing
aspiration in high-risk patients? to safely propel food down the esophagus.
What is the post-meal positioning Keep the client in a semi-Fowler's position (upright at
requirement to prevent aspiration? 30 to 45 degrees) for at least 1 hour after meals.
What are typical symptoms of Coughing, choking, gagging, drooling of food, and
dysphagia/aspiration risk? pocketing of food in the cheeks.
What is a clear liquid diet? Liquids that leave minimal residue in the GI tract (e.g.,
clear fruit juices, gelatin, broth).
What is a full liquid diet? All items on a clear liquid diet plus liquid dairy
products (milk, custard) and all juices.
What is a soft/low-residue diet? Foods that are low in fiber and easy to digest, such as
dairy products, eggs, and ripe bananas.
What is the diagnostic criteria for A cycle of binge eating followed by purging
Bulimia Nervosa? (vomiting, laxatives, diuretics, fasting, excessive
exercise) at least once/week for at least 3 months.
, What is Safe Patient Handling and The practice of designing equipment and work tasks
Mobility (SPHM) ergonomics? to conform to the capabilities and limits of the
healthcare worker.
What variables are primary causes of Uncoordinated lifts, manual transfers without assistive
caregiver back injuries? devices, lifting when fatigued, and transferring
uncooperative or confused patients.
Why should a patient's knees be flexed Knee flexion stops the patient from sliding down,
when the head of the bed is raised 30 preventing shearing forces on the skin of the sacrum.
degrees?
Cane Instructions: On which side is the Hold cane on the stronger side; advance cane 15-25
cane held, and how is it advanced? cm, move weaker leg to the cane, then advance
stronger leg past the cane.
Walker Instructions: How is it fitted and Fitted to the inside of the wrist; advance walker 15-20
used? cm, set all 4 feet flat, support weight on walker, and
step forward.
Crutch Instructions: Where must body Entirely at the hand grips with elbows flexed 20-30
weight be supported? degrees; never bear weight on the axillae (prevents
axillary nerve damage).
Crutch Instructions: What is the tripod Place crutches 15 cm (6 in) in front of and 15 cm (6 in)
stance? to the side of each foot to establish a wide base of
support.
lifespan development: How do motor Gross motor skills develop in a cephalocaudal (head-
skills develop in infants? to-toe) fashion; fine motor skills develop in a
proximodistal (center-outward) fashion.
Immobility: What are the respiratory Secretions pool in lungs, respiratory muscles weaken,
complications of bed rest? leading to atelectasis (collapsed airway) and
hypostatic pneumonia.
