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NURS 404 Exam 1 questions with correct answers.
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- NURS 404
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- Liberty University
NURS 404 Exam 1 questions with correct answers.
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NURS 404 Exam 1 questions with correct answersNormal range for temp Correct Answer-97.8-99 (36.5-37.2)
rectal: .5-.7 higher then oral
axillary: .3-.4 lower than oral
Normal BP Correct Answer-120/80
elevated: 120-129/80
phase 1: 130-139/80-89
phase 2: 140+/90+
Normal HR Correct Answer-60-100 bpm
Normal RR Correct Answer-12-16
When does the PCT take vital signs for the nurse? Correct Answer-when
the patient is stable
parasympathetic simulaiton Correct Answer-decreased pupil size, HR
and BP
sympathetic simulation Correct Answer-vasoconstrictor, increased HR,
increased BP
, factors that affect BP Correct Answer-CO, peripheral vascular
resistance, volume of blood, viscosity of blood, elasticity of vessel walls,
age, stress, ethinicty, gender, daily variation, meds, activity, smoking
hospital acquired infection Correct Answer-nosocomial
iatrogenic: from procedure
exogenous: outside body
endogenous: flora
most common infection causing agent in hospital Correct Answer-ecoli
what type of infection can not be treated with an antibiotic Correct
Answer-virus
interventions to break chain of infection Correct Answer-hand hygiene,
isolation procedures, immunization, proper decontamination, proper
disposal of infectious waste and needle safety
5 moments for hand hygiene Correct Answer-Before touching patient,
before clean/aseptic procedure, after body fluid exposure, after touching
patient, after touching patient's surroundings.
body defense system against infection Correct Answer-immune system,
skin, sweat, normal flora, organs, inflammation
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