Midlands Technical College

Chapters 1 study guide for exam 1

Germs are another name for a type of microbe called: A) Protozoa B) Fungi C) Viruses D) Bacteria -Answer- D) Bacteria Rickettsiae are transmitted by humans by: A) Plants B) Other humans C) Insect bites D) One-celled animals -Answer- C) Insect bites In order to live and grow, all microbes require: A) Oxygen B) A reservoir C) A hot environment D) Plenty of light -Answer- B) A reservoir Normal flora: A) Are always pathogens B) Are always nonpathogens C) Become pathog...

List the normal systolic and diastolic blood pressure ranges for an adult. Systolic Pressure: 120 Diastolic: 80 When measuring blood pressure, describe when you would hear the systolic and diastolic readings. Systolic Pressure Sound: faint but clear tapping sounds, first tapping is systolic pressure Diastolic Pressure: last sound heard before continuous silence, diastolic pressure Describe the procedure for counting respirations. Best to count respirations right after pulse with your fi...

Medial toward the midline Lateral away from the midline prone lying face down supine lying on the back Anterior front of the body Posterior back of body Ventral Corresponds to anterior -Front of the body Dorsal Corresponds to posterior -Back of the body Superior position above the reference point inferior position below the reference point Cranial towards the skull Caudal towards the coccyx (tailbone) Proximal towards the reference point Distal away from a r...

Effects of hospitalization on infants -Correct Answer disruption in feeding, sleeping, elimination Effects of hospitalization on toddlers -Correct Answer fear of strangers, disruption in routines, separation anxiety, refusal to eat Effects of hospitalization on preschoolers -Correct Answer do not understand illness, fear of intrusive procedures, magical thinking How does play help with hospitalizated children? -Correct Answer -lessens stress of separation -provides diversion and relax...

Which intervention is an atraumatic way to encourage deep breathing in children? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. 1) Have the child pretend to suck up liquid with a straw. 2) Ask the child to "blow out" the light on an otoscope or pocket flashlight. 3) Place a small tissue on the top of a pencil and ask the child to blow off the tissue. 4) Apply firm pressure on the stethoscopes' chest piece but not enough to prevent vibrations and transmission of...

From exam 1 -Correct Answer 35 questions A structure that is composed of two or more tissue types that work together to perform specific functions forthe body is a(n) ________ -Correct Answer organ ________ is the most abundant chemical substance in the body, accounting for 60% to 80% of body weight. -Correct Answer water Homeostasis is the condition in which the body maintains ________. -Correct Answer a dynamic state within an unlimited range, depending on circumstances Choose the ...

An example of the recent geographic spread of a communicable disease includes: A) Smallpox B) Cervical cancer C) Chikungunya D) Polio -Correct Answer C) Chikungunya Which example of a health issue would require the most intersectoral collaboration to address? A) Reduction of tobacco consumption B) Childhood vaccination C) Essential Surgery D) Improving maternal care -Correct Answer A) Reduction of tobacco consumption The best description below of the focus of public health is: ...

- shorter airway (4 mm in diameter compared to 20 mm) - flexible larynx is susceptible to spasms - flexible trachea is susceptible to collapse - decreased amount of alveoli - underdeveloped lungs - infants are obligatory nose breathers (until 4 weeks) -Correct Answer Which anatomical differences make caring for children with respiratory disorders different than caring for adults? True. This creates a higher oxygen demand. -Correct Answer T or F? An infant's metabolic rate is almost tw...

The nurse is caring for a client with heart failure who is receiving high doses of a diuretic. On assessment, the nurse notes that the client has flat neck veins, generalized muscle weakness, and diminished deep tendon reflexes. The nurse suspects hyponatremia. What additional signs would the nurse expect to note in a client with hyponatremia? A. Muscle twitches B. Decreased Urinary output C. Hyperactive bowel sounds D. Increased specific gravity of the urine -Correct Answer C. Hyperactive b...