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NURS100/ NURS 100 Assessment 1 (2024/ 2025 Update) Fundamentals of Nursing Review| Qs & As| 100% Correct| Grade A- WCU Q: Orthostatic hypotension range Answer: BP drops at least: systolic 20 mmHg diastolic 10 mmHg Q: dilation of arteries that occurs with heart beating Answer: Pulse Q: Normal pulse range Answer: 60-100 bpm Q: pulse may be low in Answer: fit people Q: high pulse rate Answer: Tachycardia Q: Tachycardia range Answer: &gt...

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NURS100/ NURS 100 Assessment 1 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Fundamentals of Nursing| Qs & As| 100% Correct| Grade A- WCU Q: What is orthostatic hypotension? Answer: A drop in blood pressure of more than 20 mm Hg due to a sudden change of posture. Q: What kinds of medications can lower BP? Answer: Opiates Q: What medications/substances can raise BP? Answer: Oral contraceptives, alcohol, antidepressants Q: T/F: African Americans tend to have higher instances of HTN...

Final Exam: NURS100/ NURS 100 (2024/ 2025 Update) Fundamentals of Nursing| Qs & As| 100% Correct| Grade A- WCU Q: Houle's occupation-profession continuum: 3 steps Answer: Development of a collective identity as an occupation evolves into a profession Q: Incivility in the Workplace Answer: May be an aggressive act committed against a nurse by one or more nursing colleagues "Nurses Eat Their Young" Lateral or Horizontal - eye rolling, smirking Q: 3 Domains...

NURS100/ NURS 100 Assessment 6 (2024/ 2025 Update) Fundamentals of Nursing Review| Qs & As| 100% Correct| Grade A- WCU Q: low potassium levels Answer: Hypokalemia Q: Effect of NG tube suction on electrolytes Answer: NG Tube will remove gastric con- tents when attached to suction, gastric contents are high in electrolytes especially K+ ~ puts client at risk for hypokalemia Q: What can cause hypokalemia? Answer: Vomiting & diarrhea Q: high potassium levels ...

NURS100/ NURS 100 Assessment 4 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Fundamentals of Nursing| Qs & As| 100% Correct| Grade A- WCU Q: What is a normal albumin level range is Answer: 3.5-5 Q: A high- diet is recommended for with wounds Answer: protein Q: When cleaning a wound you should clean from the contaminated to the contaminated. Answer: least, most Q: A partial or total rupture of a sutured wound is called Answer: de...

Midterm Exam: NURS100/ NURS 100 (2024/ 2025 Update) Fundamentals of Nursing| Qs & As| 100% Correct| Grade A- WCU Q: Difference between medical and surgical asepsis Answer: Medical: "clean technique", reduce number of microorganisms. Surgical: "sterile technique", eliminate number of microorganisms. Q: Labs and diagnostics for diagnosing infection (4) Answer: WBC, ESR, C&S, CXR, CT, MRI Q: Chain of infection (6) Answer: Infectious agent,...

NURS100/ NURS 100 Assessment 6 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Fundamentals of Nursing| Qs & As| 100% Correct| Grade A- WCU Q: A nurse receives a laboratory report for a client indicating a potassium level of 5.2 mEq/dL. When notifying the provider, the nurse should expect which of the following actions? A. Starting an IV infusion of 0.9% sodium chloride B. Consulting with dietician to increase intake of potassium C. Initiating continuous cardiac monitoring D. Preparing the client for gastri...

NURS100/ NURS 100 Assessment 3 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Fundamentals of Nursing| Qs & As| 100% Correct| Grade A- WCU Q: Exposure to loud noises, ototoxic medications, aging, and acoustic neu- roma can all lead to hearing loss Answer: sensorineural Q: Xerostomia or or reduced salivation can lead to what deficit? Answer: taste Q: Peripheral neuropathy and peripheral numbness are signs of deficit Answer: - neurologic Q: can result ...

INTRAPERSONAL COMMUNICATION - Answer-Communication within an individual (self-talk) SMALL GROUP COMMUNICATION - Answer-Communication within a group of people working towards a mutual goal. S.O.L.E.R. - Answer-S- sit facing the patient O- open posture L- lean forwards the patient E- eye contact R- relax "Do" for communication - Answer-Silence Present reality Actively listen Ask questions (SOLER) Use open-ended questions Summarize Offer self Touch Set boundaries! "Don't of com...