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NSG3100 Exam 2
deficiencies in which nutrients have shown to have significant impact on wound healing - ANSWER-
vitamin C and A

zinc and coppor

give examples of the bony prominences - ANSWER-sacrum

ischium

trochanter

heel

how are wounds with tunneling cared for - ANSWER-packed lightly with gauze or other dressing material
so that they can heal along with the rest of the wound

how do microorganisms escape - ANSWER-emesis

sputum

urine

stool

blood

genital secretions

wound drainage

how does age affect blood pressure - ANSWER-the older the age the higher the blood pressure because
of the loss of elasticity

how does age affect pulse - ANSWER-As age increases, the pulse rate gradually decreases

how does age affect respiratory rate - ANSWER-decreases with age through late adolescence when it
stabilizes

how does age affect temperature - ANSWER-baseline temperature drops as a person ages

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

how does cardiovascular disease and hematologic disorders affect respiratory rate - ANSWER-increases

how does circadian rhythm affect blood pressure - ANSWER-usually lower in the morning and slightly
higher by late afternoon

how does circadian rhythms affect temperature - ANSWER-lowest at 3am and highest at 6pm

how does diabetes affect wound healing - ANSWER-leads to a thickening of the vessel wall and occlusion
of blood flow with decreased supply of needed nutrients and oxygen

how does exercise affect temperature - ANSWER-temperature increases during exercise

,NSG3100 Exam 2
how does fever affect pulse rate - ANSWER-increases the pulse rate

how does food intake affect blood pressure - ANSWER-Blood pressure increases after eating food.

how does gender affect blood pressure - ANSWER-blood pressure is usually lower in women

how does head injury affect blood pressure - ANSWER-increases blood pressure

how does hormone fluctuations affect temperature - ANSWER-women have higher temperature during
ovulation

how does hypovolemia affect pulse rate - ANSWER-increases the pulse rate

how does hypoxia (low oxygen in the blood) and hypoxemia affect the pulse rate - ANSWER-increases
pulse rate

how does menopause affect blood pressure - ANSWER-increases blood pressure

how does oral contraceptives affect blood pressure - ANSWER-cause an increase in blood pressure

how does pain affect respiratory rate - ANSWER-increases

how does race affect blood pressure - ANSWER-hypertension is more prevalent in African Americans

how does skin play a role in fighting infection - ANSWER-barrier that is impermeable to most infectious
microorganisms

how does smoking affect temperature - ANSWER-causes vasoconstriction which causes a drop in the
temperature of the skin and mucous membranes

how does squamous epithelial cells play a role in fighting infection - ANSWER-helps remove
microorganisms and other infectious agents

how does stress affect temperature - ANSWER-levels of epinephrine and norepinephrine can increase
during emotional and physical stress which increases temperature

how does sweat play a role in fighting infection - ANSWER-its low pH inhibits bacterial growth

how does the anterior hypothalamus regulate heat loss - ANSWER-diaphoresis (sweating) and
vasodilation of blood vessels

how does the flora and low pH of the GI tract prevent infection - ANSWER-prevents the colonization of
pathogenic microorganisms by secreting toxic substances

how does the respiratory system play a role in fighting infection - ANSWER-cilia and mucous move or
trap foreign bodies and decreases the risk for infection

how is hyperventilation exhibited - ANSWER-deep, rapid respirations

how is hypoventilation characterized - ANSWER-shallow respirations

how is the length of a wound measured - ANSWER-vertically from top to bottom (head to toe)

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how is the width of a wound measured - ANSWER-laterally from left to right sides at the widest open
area of the wound

how should a nurse utilize patient-centered care when treating a patient with symptoms of altered body
temperature - ANSWER-provide physical and emotional support

how would a nurse improve pressure tolerance of a patient's skin - ANSWER-ensuring the patient is well
nourished, and that the skin is dry, well padded, and perfused

in a sterile field, how high should the item be dropped to avoid contamination - ANSWER-10 inches

in the Braden and Norton scales, which value represents the greater overall risk - ANSWER-the lower
number the worst

the higher number the best

name two examples of when surgical asepsis is used - ANSWER-dressing changes

wound care

what affect does age have on the inflammatory response - ANSWER-decreased or delayed

what affect does infection have on wound healing - ANSWER-causes a prolongation of the inflammatory
phase

delays collagen synthesis

prevents epithelialization

can lead to additional tissue destruction

what affect does pain medication have on vitals and why - ANSWER-lower blood pressure

lower heart rate

lower respiratory rate

slows the respiratory and cardiovascular system

what affect does ptsd have on blood pressure and heart rate - ANSWER-significantly increased

what affects oral temperaure - ANSWER-eating

drinking

smoking

use of oxygen cannula or mask

what are alginates - ANSWER-similar to foams

made from brown seaweed fibers and are highly absorbent

used in highly exudative wounds

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