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Fundamentals of Nursing Unit 1 (SLCC), Correct A+ 100% Questionswith Answers
BP - CORRECT ANSWER -interelationships of cardiac output, peripheral vascular resistance,
blood volume, blood viscosity, & artery elasticity
Factors influencing BP - CORRECT ANSWER -age, stress, ethnicity, gender, daily variation,
medications, activity & weight, smoking
Hypertension - CORRECT ANSWER -greater than 90 mm Hg diastolic and greater than 140
mm Hg
Hypotension - CORRECT ANSWER -less than 90 mm Hg or below diastolic
Orthostatic Hypotension - CORRECT ANSWER -occurs when a normotensive person develops
symptoms of low BP when standing upright position
Body temperature - CORRECT ANSWER -heat produced minus heat loss
Afebrile - CORRECT ANSWER -without fever
Hyperthermia - CORRECT ANSWER -more heat produced than heat loss
Hypothermia - CORRECT ANSWER -less heat produced more heat loss
Heat production - CORRECT ANSWER -basal metabolism, voluntary movements, shivering
Heat loss - CORRECT ANSWER -radiation, conduction, convection, evaporation, diaphoresis
Radiation - CORRECT ANSWER -transfer of heat from the surface of one object to the surface
of another w/o direct contact between the two
Conduction - CORRECT ANSWER -transfer of heat from one object to another with direct
contact
Convection - CORRECT ANSWER -transfer of heat away by air movement
Evaporation - CORRECT ANSWER -transfer of heat energy when liquid is changed to a gas
Diaphoresis - CORRECT ANSWER -visible perspiration primarily on forehead and upper thorax
Changes in Temperature caused by - CORRECT ANSWER -age, exercise, hormone level,
circadian rhythm, stress, environment, pyrogens, increased metabolic rate, confusion,
dehydration
Pyrogens - CORRECT ANSWER -Bacteria and viruses that elevate body temperature
, Temperature for Nursing concerns - CORRECT ANSWER -increased metabolic rate, confusion,
dehydration
Rectal temperature - CORRECT ANSWER -sometime more reliable when oral cannot be
obtained
Axilla - CORRECT ANSWER -under armpit, safe with newborns and unconscious patient
Active Range of Motion - CORRECT ANSWER -The client is able to move the extremities
(limbs) without assistance.
Apical - CORRECT ANSWER -Between the fourth and fifth intercoastal space @ left
midclavicular line - apex where to take pulse w/stethoscope
Body Mechanics - CORRECT ANSWER -Coordinate efforts of the musculoskeletal and nervous
system to maintain proper balance, posture, and body alignment
Bradycardia - CORRECT ANSWER -slower than normal heart rate <60 bpm
Contractures - CORRECT ANSWER -A permanent shortening of the muscles, followed by
shortening of the tendons and ligaments - fixing or permanently retaining that joint in one
position (leads to loss of joint motion and normal use of the limb)
Decalcification - CORRECT ANSWER -loss of calcium or salts(calcium compounds) from
bones or teeth
Decubitus - CORRECT ANSWER -laying down (used with term ulcer to mean bed sore)
Deep Vein Thrombosis - CORRECT ANSWER -formation of clot in deep vein usually of the
lower leg, ankle, or foot
Febrile - CORRECT ANSWER -pertaining to or characterized by an elevated body temperature
Foot Drop - CORRECT ANSWER -abnormal neuromuscular conditions of lower leg and foot
characterized by an inability to dorsiflex or evert the foot
Fowler's - CORRECT ANSWER -head of bed is up 45 to 60 degree
Gait - CORRECT ANSWER -a manner or style of walking, including rhythm, cadence, and
speed
Passive Range of Motion - CORRECT ANSWER -aided exercise and movement of joints and
limbs to keep maximum amount of free range of motion
Pre-hypertension - CORRECT ANSWER -120 to 139 mm Hg or 80-89 mm Hg
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