MDC Exam 1
basic physiological needs
type of needs that are essential for the maintenance of life
Air
Food
Water
Temperature regulation
Elimination
Rest
Sex
Physical Activity
Blood flow (perfusion) is necessary to meet other basic needs
Basic physiological needs include
Protection from physical harm
Adequate shelter
Freedom from fear and anxiety
Safety and security needs would include what type of necessities?
Vital signs
One of the most critical nursing interventions the nurse has is the ability to monitor and interpret the
client?
Temperature
Regulation or thermoregulation is determined using the client's?
96.4 - 99.5 degrees fahrenheit
What is normal temperature range?
Temporal
Oral
Tympanic
Axillary
Rectal
different methods a temperature can be taken.
Temporal
What is the non invasive way to take a temperature?
Rectal
What is the most invasive way to take a temperature?
hypothermia
abnormally low body temperature, LESS than 95
, Hyperthermia
Abnormally high body temperature, ABOVE 99.5
Hypothermia interventions
Provide warm environment
Keep head covered
Continuous cardiac monitoring
Emergency resuscitation equipment on standy
Hyperthermia interventions
Obtain specimens
Monitor WBC/ESR/Electrolytes
Antibiotics
Fluid & Rest
Antipyretics
PREVENT shivering
Offer Blankets
Oral Hygiene
Dry Clothing/linens
Keep env temp between 70-80
Perfusion
The supply of oxygen to and removal of wastes from the cells and tissues of the body as a result of the
flow of blood through the capillaries.
Normal pulse rate
60-100 beats per minute
Bradycardia
slow heart rate, below 60 bpm
Tachycardia
fast heart rate, above 100 bpm
Pulse rhythm
the pattern of the beats and intervals between the beats
pulse quality
the rhythm (regular or irregular) and force (strong or weak) of the pulse
regular rhythm
You should check pulse for 30 seconds x 2, or 15 seconds x 4 for ____________
irregular rhythm
You should check pulse for one full minute in the apical region for a ___________
basic physiological needs
type of needs that are essential for the maintenance of life
Air
Food
Water
Temperature regulation
Elimination
Rest
Sex
Physical Activity
Blood flow (perfusion) is necessary to meet other basic needs
Basic physiological needs include
Protection from physical harm
Adequate shelter
Freedom from fear and anxiety
Safety and security needs would include what type of necessities?
Vital signs
One of the most critical nursing interventions the nurse has is the ability to monitor and interpret the
client?
Temperature
Regulation or thermoregulation is determined using the client's?
96.4 - 99.5 degrees fahrenheit
What is normal temperature range?
Temporal
Oral
Tympanic
Axillary
Rectal
different methods a temperature can be taken.
Temporal
What is the non invasive way to take a temperature?
Rectal
What is the most invasive way to take a temperature?
hypothermia
abnormally low body temperature, LESS than 95
, Hyperthermia
Abnormally high body temperature, ABOVE 99.5
Hypothermia interventions
Provide warm environment
Keep head covered
Continuous cardiac monitoring
Emergency resuscitation equipment on standy
Hyperthermia interventions
Obtain specimens
Monitor WBC/ESR/Electrolytes
Antibiotics
Fluid & Rest
Antipyretics
PREVENT shivering
Offer Blankets
Oral Hygiene
Dry Clothing/linens
Keep env temp between 70-80
Perfusion
The supply of oxygen to and removal of wastes from the cells and tissues of the body as a result of the
flow of blood through the capillaries.
Normal pulse rate
60-100 beats per minute
Bradycardia
slow heart rate, below 60 bpm
Tachycardia
fast heart rate, above 100 bpm
Pulse rhythm
the pattern of the beats and intervals between the beats
pulse quality
the rhythm (regular or irregular) and force (strong or weak) of the pulse
regular rhythm
You should check pulse for 30 seconds x 2, or 15 seconds x 4 for ____________
irregular rhythm
You should check pulse for one full minute in the apical region for a ___________
