NPP1201 Exam Questions And Correct
Answers
Define: Dysuria - Answer difficulty passing urine
Define: Haematuria - Answer presence of RBCs in urine
Define: Urine Retention - Answer inability to empty a full bladder
Define: Tachypnoea - Answer fast/elevated respiratory rate
Define: Bradypneoa - Answer slow respiratory rate
Define: Eupnoea - Answer normal respiratory rate (12-20 breaths/min)
Define: Dyspnoea - Answer difficulty breathing
Define: Apnoea - Answer cessation of breathing
What is Stridor? - Answer obstruction of trachea on inspiration & expiration
Define: Wheeze - Answer expiration & inspiration of air through tight airways
(often present in children and asthma)
, The interstitial compartment (fluid & electrolyte balance) is located: - Answer in the tissue
List 5 interventions a stage 2 student can do for NGT patient - Answer 1. check/promote
skin integrity at insertion site
2. oral hygiene
3. observe for complications
4. inform RN when feed is complete
5. observe impaired ability to maintain comfort due to pain
List 3 safety considerations for a person with an NGT - Answer 1. tube displacement
2. storage & prep of fluid
3. GIT disturbance
A colloid solution is described as: - Answer a solution where solute particles don't
separate but form larger particles & help maintain level of H2O in blood
An assessment of urine would include: description, urinalysis & specimen collection -
Answer true
Painful urination, ⬆ temp, offensive odour & recent catheter removal indicates a UTI -
Answer true
Define: Hypoxia - Answer insufficient 02 to tissues from inspiration of gasses
List 3 signs of Hypoxia - Answer 1. blueish discolouration of skin
2. ⬆HR & RR
3. ⬇ LOC
Answers
Define: Dysuria - Answer difficulty passing urine
Define: Haematuria - Answer presence of RBCs in urine
Define: Urine Retention - Answer inability to empty a full bladder
Define: Tachypnoea - Answer fast/elevated respiratory rate
Define: Bradypneoa - Answer slow respiratory rate
Define: Eupnoea - Answer normal respiratory rate (12-20 breaths/min)
Define: Dyspnoea - Answer difficulty breathing
Define: Apnoea - Answer cessation of breathing
What is Stridor? - Answer obstruction of trachea on inspiration & expiration
Define: Wheeze - Answer expiration & inspiration of air through tight airways
(often present in children and asthma)
, The interstitial compartment (fluid & electrolyte balance) is located: - Answer in the tissue
List 5 interventions a stage 2 student can do for NGT patient - Answer 1. check/promote
skin integrity at insertion site
2. oral hygiene
3. observe for complications
4. inform RN when feed is complete
5. observe impaired ability to maintain comfort due to pain
List 3 safety considerations for a person with an NGT - Answer 1. tube displacement
2. storage & prep of fluid
3. GIT disturbance
A colloid solution is described as: - Answer a solution where solute particles don't
separate but form larger particles & help maintain level of H2O in blood
An assessment of urine would include: description, urinalysis & specimen collection -
Answer true
Painful urination, ⬆ temp, offensive odour & recent catheter removal indicates a UTI -
Answer true
Define: Hypoxia - Answer insufficient 02 to tissues from inspiration of gasses
List 3 signs of Hypoxia - Answer 1. blueish discolouration of skin
2. ⬆HR & RR
3. ⬇ LOC
