NUR 111 Exam 2 Study Guide, Quality A+
grades preparation
% solution is equal to... -CORRECT ANSWERS-# of g per 100 mL
1 cm is equal to... -CORRECT ANSWERS-10 mm
1 inch is equal to... -CORRECT ANSWERS-2.5 cm
A change in vitals signs indicates... -CORRECT ANSWERS-a change in physiological functioning or a
change in comfort
A healthy eardrum appears... -CORRECT ANSWERS-translucent, shiny & pearly gray
ABG values measure... -CORRECT ANSWERS--arterial blood pH
-partial pressure of 02 & C02
-arterial oxygen saturation
Adventitious lung sounds that are high-pitched, musical & squeaky are________________, and those
that are low-pitched & rumbling are ___________________. -CORRECT ANSWERS-wheezes, rhonchi
Adventitious lung sounds with a dry, grating quality are... -CORRECT ANSWERS-pleural friction rub
Adventitious/abnormal lung sounds result from... -CORRECT ANSWERS-air passing through moisture,
mucous or narrowed airways
An acceptable temperature range for adults depends on... -CORRECT ANSWERS-age, gender, range of
physical activity & state of health
An increase in cardiac output will also increase... -CORRECT ANSWERS-blood pressure
As a pt's consciousness lowers, use this for an objective measurement of consciousness... -CORRECT
ANSWERS-Glasgow Coma Scale
As blood passes through a narrowed vessel, a blowing sound can be heard, called a ... -CORRECT
ANSWERS-bruit
Assess for cyanosis by inspecting the _______________________, & assess for jaundice by inspecting
the __________________________. -CORRECT ANSWERS-nail beds, lips, base of tongue & skin; sclera,
mucous membranes & skin
Assess for pallor by inspecting the______________________________, & assess for erythema by
inspecting the ________________________________. -CORRECT ANSWERS-face, conjunctivae, nail beds
& palms of hands; face, area of trauma, sacrum, shoulders/bony prominences
Assessment of the skin reveals changes in what? -CORRECT ANSWERS-oxygenation, circulation,
nutrition, local tissue damage & hydration
, Before making an inference, you must always have... -CORRECT ANSWERS-supporting cues
Blood pressure is dependent on what 5 elements? -CORRECT ANSWERS--cardiac output
-peripheral vascular resistance
-blood volume
-blood viscosity
-artery elasticity
BP ranges for age groups are... -CORRECT ANSWERS-newborn 40 (mean)
infant (1 mo) 85/54
infant (1 yr) 95/65
child (6 yr) 105/65
10-13 yr 110/65
14-17 yr 120/75
< 18 yr <120/80
CBC values measure... -CORRECT ANSWERS--red blood cell count
-volume of red blood cells
-concentration of hemoglobin
Circumscribed elevation of skin filled with serous fluid is a _________________, and a deep loss of skin
surface that may extend to dermis is an ______________. -CORRECT ANSWERS-vesicle, ulcer
Classification of BP for adults 18+ -CORRECT ANSWERS-CATEGORY SYSTOLIC DIASTOLIC
normal >120 & >80
prehypertension 120-139 or 80-89
stage 1 140-159 or 90-99
stage 2 <or =160 or < =100
Clinical judgment regarding vitals includes... -CORRECT ANSWERS--which vitals to measure
-when to obtain the measurements
-frequency of assessment
Clubbing of the nails generally indicates... -CORRECT ANSWERS-chronic lack of oxygen; heart or
pulmonary disease
grades preparation
% solution is equal to... -CORRECT ANSWERS-# of g per 100 mL
1 cm is equal to... -CORRECT ANSWERS-10 mm
1 inch is equal to... -CORRECT ANSWERS-2.5 cm
A change in vitals signs indicates... -CORRECT ANSWERS-a change in physiological functioning or a
change in comfort
A healthy eardrum appears... -CORRECT ANSWERS-translucent, shiny & pearly gray
ABG values measure... -CORRECT ANSWERS--arterial blood pH
-partial pressure of 02 & C02
-arterial oxygen saturation
Adventitious lung sounds that are high-pitched, musical & squeaky are________________, and those
that are low-pitched & rumbling are ___________________. -CORRECT ANSWERS-wheezes, rhonchi
Adventitious lung sounds with a dry, grating quality are... -CORRECT ANSWERS-pleural friction rub
Adventitious/abnormal lung sounds result from... -CORRECT ANSWERS-air passing through moisture,
mucous or narrowed airways
An acceptable temperature range for adults depends on... -CORRECT ANSWERS-age, gender, range of
physical activity & state of health
An increase in cardiac output will also increase... -CORRECT ANSWERS-blood pressure
As a pt's consciousness lowers, use this for an objective measurement of consciousness... -CORRECT
ANSWERS-Glasgow Coma Scale
As blood passes through a narrowed vessel, a blowing sound can be heard, called a ... -CORRECT
ANSWERS-bruit
Assess for cyanosis by inspecting the _______________________, & assess for jaundice by inspecting
the __________________________. -CORRECT ANSWERS-nail beds, lips, base of tongue & skin; sclera,
mucous membranes & skin
Assess for pallor by inspecting the______________________________, & assess for erythema by
inspecting the ________________________________. -CORRECT ANSWERS-face, conjunctivae, nail beds
& palms of hands; face, area of trauma, sacrum, shoulders/bony prominences
Assessment of the skin reveals changes in what? -CORRECT ANSWERS-oxygenation, circulation,
nutrition, local tissue damage & hydration
, Before making an inference, you must always have... -CORRECT ANSWERS-supporting cues
Blood pressure is dependent on what 5 elements? -CORRECT ANSWERS--cardiac output
-peripheral vascular resistance
-blood volume
-blood viscosity
-artery elasticity
BP ranges for age groups are... -CORRECT ANSWERS-newborn 40 (mean)
infant (1 mo) 85/54
infant (1 yr) 95/65
child (6 yr) 105/65
10-13 yr 110/65
14-17 yr 120/75
< 18 yr <120/80
CBC values measure... -CORRECT ANSWERS--red blood cell count
-volume of red blood cells
-concentration of hemoglobin
Circumscribed elevation of skin filled with serous fluid is a _________________, and a deep loss of skin
surface that may extend to dermis is an ______________. -CORRECT ANSWERS-vesicle, ulcer
Classification of BP for adults 18+ -CORRECT ANSWERS-CATEGORY SYSTOLIC DIASTOLIC
normal >120 & >80
prehypertension 120-139 or 80-89
stage 1 140-159 or 90-99
stage 2 <or =160 or < =100
Clinical judgment regarding vitals includes... -CORRECT ANSWERS--which vitals to measure
-when to obtain the measurements
-frequency of assessment
Clubbing of the nails generally indicates... -CORRECT ANSWERS-chronic lack of oxygen; heart or
pulmonary disease
