NURS 175 Final Exam Questions with Correct Answers

Orthostatic BP is? difference of >20 systolic and/or >10 diastolic Apical pulse location Mid clavicular line, 5th intercostal space 4 broad aims of nursing practice 1. To promote health 2. To prevent illness 3. To restore health 4. To facilitate coping with disability or death Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs (level 1) Physiological Needs (level 2) Safety and Security (level 3) Relationships, Love and Affection (level 4) Self Esteem (level 5) Self Actualization Hans Selye's - General Adaptation Syndrome (ARE) Alarm Reaction - fight or flight, increase energy, increase O2, increase CO, increase BP, increase alertness Stage of Resistance - neuro activity returns to normal, LAS Stage of Exhaustion - decrease BP, decrease HR, decrease resp, PANIC Transmission precautions Airborne, Droplet, Contact Chain of infection: infectious agent > reservoir > portal of exit > mode of transmission > portal of entry > susceptible host Aseptic vs Sterile aseptic=clean sterile=surgery Signs & symptoms of Infection - redness - fever - inflammation - swelling Delegation UAP's can not "assess, teach or educate" Comprehensive assessment health history and complete physical examination, usually conducted when a patient FIRST enters a health care setting; provides a BASELINE for comparing later assessment