NUR2356: Multidimensional Care I / MDC 1
Exam 1 Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs (ANS- (level 1) Physiological Needs, (level 2) Safety and Security, (level 3) Relationships, Love and Affection, (level 4) Self Esteem, (level 5) Self Actualization
Temperature (ANS- Allows the nurse to assess the client's body temperature.
Normal Temp: 96.4-99.5
Different methods a temperature can be taken (ANS- Oral, Axillary, Rectally, Temporal Artery, Tympanic
Hypothermia (ANS- abnormally low body temperature
Hyperthermia (ANS- Abnormally high body temperature
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What does the Pulse allow the nurse to assess?(ANS- It allows us to assess how adequate the heart is pumping blood through the body
Normal Pulse: 60-100 bpm
Where are the different Pulse points?(ANS- Carotid, Radial, Femoral, Popliteal, Posterior Tibial, Dorsalis Pedis
What does the Blood Pressure allow the nurse to assess?(ANS- It allows the nurse to assess the force required to pump blood through the body
Normal BP: 120/80
Hypotension (ANS- lower than normal blood pressure
Hypertension (ANS- higher than normal blood pressure
What do Respirations allow the nurse to assess?(ANS- It allows the nurse to assess the effort of breathing
Normal Respirations: 12-20
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Pulse Oximetry (SpO2) (ANS- Measures the oxygen level in the blood
Hypoxia (ANS- Low oxygen saturation of the body, not enough oxygen in the blood
Pain Assessment (ANS- Provocative or Palliative (what makes it worse/better) Quality or Quantity (For example, is the pain sharp or dull, throbbing?) Region or Radiation(Location) Severity Scale (Numeric pain intensity scale) Timing (Onset) Understand Patient's Perception (Activities of Daily Living assessment)
What are the major energy sources of Nutrition for the body?(ANS- Carbohydrates, Fats and Proteins
What are the different forms of Nutrition?(ANS-
Oral: Intake by mouth
Enteral: Intake through MG Tube, Peg Tube, Jejunostomy Tube, G-Tube
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