NUR2356 Rasmussen MDC1 Fundementals Exam 1
- Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
Answer
(level 1) Physiological Needs, (level 2) Safety and Security, (level 3) Relationships, Love and Affection, (level 4) Self Esteem, (level 5) Self Actualization
- Temperature
Answer
Allows the nurse to assess the client's body temperature.Normal Temp
96.4-99.5
- Different methods a temperature can be taken
Answer
Oral, Axillary, Rectally, Temporal Artery, Tympanic
- Hypothermia
Answer
abnormally low body temperature
- Hyperthermia 1 / 3
Answer
Abnormally high body temperature
- What does the Pulse allow the nurse to assess?
Answer
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?
Answer
Carotid, Radial, Femoral, Popliteal, Posterior Tibial, Dorsalis Pedis
- What does the Blood Pressure allow the nurse to assess?
Answer
It allows the nurse to assess the force required to pump blood through the body
Normal BP
120/80 2 / 3
- Hypotension
Answer
lower than normal blood pressure
- Hypertension
Answer
higher than normal blood pressure
- What do Respirations allow the nurse to assess?
Answer
It allows the nurse to assess the effort of breathing
Normal Respirations
12-20
- Pulse Oximetry (SpO2)
Answer
Measures the oxygen level in the blood
- Hypoxia
Answer
Low oxygen saturation of the body, not enough oxygen in the blood
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