NSG 3100 Exam 2 Study Guide 2025: Nursing Fundamentals Practice Questions & Skills Review

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NSG 3100 EXAM 2 NEWEST 2025 ACTUAL EXAM TEST

BANK| GALEN- NSG 3100 FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS

& SKILLS FOR NURSING PRACTICE I WITH COMPLETE

400 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED

ANSWERS/ ALREADY GRADED A+ (MOST RECENT!!)

what does pulse oximetry measure .....ANSWER.....the amount of

oxygen available to tissues

what is the pulse oximeter reading .....ANSWER.....percentage of

hemoglobin that combines with oxygen

what are baseline vitals used for .....ANSWER.....identifying

changes in patient status

what would cause a blood pressure to increase

.....ANSWER.....pain

what affect does pain medication have on vitals and why

.....ANSWER.....lower blood pressure

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lower heart rate

lower respiratory rate

slows the respiratory and cardiovascular system

what is normal temperature for an adult .....ANSWER.....35.5C-

37.5C

95.5F-99.5C

what is normal pulse for an adult .....ANSWER.....60-100

what is normal respiratory rate for an adult .....ANSWER.....12-

20

what is normal pulse ox for an adult .....ANSWER.....greater than

95

what is the normal range of blood pressure for an adult

.....ANSWER.....90-120/60-80

what is the normal temperature for an older adult

.....ANSWER.....35C-37.2C

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95F-99F

what is the normal pulse for an older adult .....ANSWER.....60-

100

what is the normal pulse ox for an older adult

.....ANSWER.....greater than 95

what is the normal respiration rate for an older adult

.....ANSWER.....15-20

what is the normal range of blood pressure for an older adult

.....ANSWER.....90-120/60-80

what must a nurse do before delegating vitals to a UAP

.....ANSWER.....assess the patient first to assure they are

medically stable

who is responsible for interpreting vitals .....ANSWER.....nurse

why do chemo patient need their temperature taken often

.....ANSWER.....ongoing monitoring for infection

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why might older adults need assistance in adjusting to

temperature .....ANSWER.....cognitive impairment, physical issues

what does afebrile mean .....ANSWER.....a person who is

maintaining the normal temperature

how does axillary temperature compare to oral readings

.....ANSWER.....approx 1 degree less than oral

how does axillary temperature compare to rectal

.....ANSWER.....approximately 1 degree less than rectal

what part of the body regulates body temperature

.....ANSWER.....hypothalamus

how does the anterior hypothalamus regulate heat loss

.....ANSWER.....diaphoresis (sweating) and vasodilation of blood

vessels