Unitek Term 1 midterm study guide
What is subjective data? - ANS-Data that only the subject or "patient" can feel and will
tell you. Usually in a statement.
What is objective data? - ANS-What you observe and can measure
What is position for female catheterization? - ANS-Dorsal recumbent w/ soles of foot on
bed
What is digestion? - ANS-process of breaking down food you eat and turning it into
nutrients
Bronchial tree - ANS-consists of bronchi, bronchioles, and alveoli
Bronchi - ANS-Tubes that carry air from windpipe to lungs
Bronchioles - ANS-Bronchi divided into smaller tubes that regulate the flow of air to the
alveoli
Alveoli - ANS-grape like structure that who's function is to exchange oxygen and carbon
dioxide
What is anterior position - ANS-The position of a body part that is located towards the
front (ventral).
What is posterior position - ANS-The position of a body part that is located toward the
back. (dorsal)
What is an organ? - ANS-A group of different tissues that work together to perform a
certain function.
Who is the founder of modern day nursing? - ANS-Florence Nightingale
Explain Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs - ANS-1. Physical needs: food, shelter, water
, 2. Safety needs: job security, health at work
3. Social needs: trust, friendship
4. Esteem needs: respect from others, recognition of achievement
5. Self-actualization: reaching ones full potential
can't move up if needs aren't met
What is surgical asepsis? - ANS-sterile technique
What is medical asepsis? - ANS-clean technique
What do gametes secrete? - ANS-sex hormones;
testosterone
progesterone
estrogen
2 methods sterile urine collection - ANS-1. straight cath
2. from port of indwelling cath with syringe
How can you provide privacy for a patient? - ANS-keep patient covered
draw curtain
close door
Position for Ng tube - ANS-High flowers
position for administering enema - ANS-left sims with right leg flexed
position for patient with difficulty breathing - ANS-orthopneic
position for bed bath - ANS-Supine/ or dorsal
position for trach care - ANS-fowlers
position for male catheterization - ANS-dorsal with thighs slightly abducted
Position for oral care of unconscious patient - ANS-side lying/ sims
What is acute pain? - ANS-sudden onset pain that lasts less than 6 months
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