NSU NURA 1100 Exam 3 Questions With Complete Solutions
impaired or absent functioning of one or more senses - (ANSWER)sensory deficit
arousal state of the reticular activating system; general drive state - (ANSWER)sensoristasis
network of neurons in the core of the brainstem, with ascending and descending tracts to other areas of
the brain that monitor and regulate incoming sensory stimuli and level of arousal - (ANSWER)reticular
activating system (RAS)
description of the sense, usually at a subconscious level, of the movements and position of the body,
especially its limbs, independent of vision - (ANSWER)proprioception
pertaining to smell - (ANSWER)olfactory
awareness of positioning of body parts and body movement - (ANSWER)kinesthesia
pertaining to taste - (ANSWER)gustatory
a state in which the individual or group experiences or is at risk for a change in the amount, pattern, or
interpretation of incoming stimuli - (ANSWER)disturbed sensory perception
pertaining to hearing - (ANSWER)auditory
condition in which the cortical area of the brain receives and responds appropriately to stimuli -
(ANSWER)arousal
adjustment of living with other living things and environmental conditions - (ANSWER)adaptation
continuous, high-pitched squeak or musical sound made as air moves through narrowed or partially
obstructed airway passages - (ANSWER)wheezes
,NSU NURA 1100 Exam 3 Questions With Complete Solutions
normal sound of respirations heard on auscultation over peripheral lung areas - (ANSWER)vesicular
lower chambers of the heart - (ANSWER)ventricles
artificial opening made in the trachea through which a tracheostomy tube is inserted -
(ANSWER)tracheostomy
rapid rate of breathing - (ANSWER)tachypnea
detergent-like phospholipid that reduces surface tension of the fluid lining the alveoli -
(ANSWER)surfactant
Antibiotic adverse reaction that is a medical emergency, rare serious disorder of the skin and mucous
membranes, usually a reaction to an infection or med; begins with flu-like symptoms, followed by a
painful red/purplish rash that spreads and forms blisters - (ANSWER)Steven-Johnson syndrome
Antibiotic adverse reaction that is caused by a long term Tx which strips the gut of natural bacteria;
results in mild to severe watery diarrhea (up to 15xd), anorexia, weight loss, adb discomfort and fever.
Requires contact precautions. - (ANSWER)Clostridium difficile (C diff)
standing up for one's rights in a negative manner that violates the rights of others - (ANSWER)aggressive
behavior
ability to stand up for oneself and others using open, honest, and direct communication -
(ANSWER)assertive behavior
nonverbal communication - (ANSWER)body language
negative, often repetitive, disruptive behavior; also referred to as horizontal violence, lateral violence,
and professional incivility - (ANSWER)bullying
, NSU NURA 1100 Exam 3 Questions With Complete Solutions
term used in communication theory to denote the medium selected to convey the message; the channel
may target and of the receiver's senses - (ANSWER)channel
a stereotyped, trite, or pat answer - (ANSWER)cliché
process of sharing information; process of generating and transmitting meanings -
(ANSWER)communication
communication tool to assist in effective communication related to patient safety concerns; stands for
i'm Concerned, i'm Uncomfortable, this is unSafe (or a Safety issue) - (ANSWER)CUS (communication
tool)
objective understanding of the way in which a patient sees his or her situation, identifying with the way
another person feels, putting oneself in another person's circumstances and imagining what it would be
like to share that person's feelings; intellectually identifying with the way another person feels -
(ANSWER)empathy
verbal and nonverbal evidence that the message is received and understood - (ANSWER)feedback
study of a group's characteristics and ways of functioning - (ANSWER)group dynamics
interaction that sets the climate of movement of the participants toward common goals -
(ANSWER)helping relationship
anger and aggressive behavior between nurses or nurse-to-nurse hostility - (ANSWER)horizontal
violence
rude, intimidating, and undesirable behavior directed at another person - (ANSWER)incivility
communication that occurs between TWO or more people with a goal to exchange messages -
(ANSWER)interpersonal communication
impaired or absent functioning of one or more senses - (ANSWER)sensory deficit
arousal state of the reticular activating system; general drive state - (ANSWER)sensoristasis
network of neurons in the core of the brainstem, with ascending and descending tracts to other areas of
the brain that monitor and regulate incoming sensory stimuli and level of arousal - (ANSWER)reticular
activating system (RAS)
description of the sense, usually at a subconscious level, of the movements and position of the body,
especially its limbs, independent of vision - (ANSWER)proprioception
pertaining to smell - (ANSWER)olfactory
awareness of positioning of body parts and body movement - (ANSWER)kinesthesia
pertaining to taste - (ANSWER)gustatory
a state in which the individual or group experiences or is at risk for a change in the amount, pattern, or
interpretation of incoming stimuli - (ANSWER)disturbed sensory perception
pertaining to hearing - (ANSWER)auditory
condition in which the cortical area of the brain receives and responds appropriately to stimuli -
(ANSWER)arousal
adjustment of living with other living things and environmental conditions - (ANSWER)adaptation
continuous, high-pitched squeak or musical sound made as air moves through narrowed or partially
obstructed airway passages - (ANSWER)wheezes
,NSU NURA 1100 Exam 3 Questions With Complete Solutions
normal sound of respirations heard on auscultation over peripheral lung areas - (ANSWER)vesicular
lower chambers of the heart - (ANSWER)ventricles
artificial opening made in the trachea through which a tracheostomy tube is inserted -
(ANSWER)tracheostomy
rapid rate of breathing - (ANSWER)tachypnea
detergent-like phospholipid that reduces surface tension of the fluid lining the alveoli -
(ANSWER)surfactant
Antibiotic adverse reaction that is a medical emergency, rare serious disorder of the skin and mucous
membranes, usually a reaction to an infection or med; begins with flu-like symptoms, followed by a
painful red/purplish rash that spreads and forms blisters - (ANSWER)Steven-Johnson syndrome
Antibiotic adverse reaction that is caused by a long term Tx which strips the gut of natural bacteria;
results in mild to severe watery diarrhea (up to 15xd), anorexia, weight loss, adb discomfort and fever.
Requires contact precautions. - (ANSWER)Clostridium difficile (C diff)
standing up for one's rights in a negative manner that violates the rights of others - (ANSWER)aggressive
behavior
ability to stand up for oneself and others using open, honest, and direct communication -
(ANSWER)assertive behavior
nonverbal communication - (ANSWER)body language
negative, often repetitive, disruptive behavior; also referred to as horizontal violence, lateral violence,
and professional incivility - (ANSWER)bullying
, NSU NURA 1100 Exam 3 Questions With Complete Solutions
term used in communication theory to denote the medium selected to convey the message; the channel
may target and of the receiver's senses - (ANSWER)channel
a stereotyped, trite, or pat answer - (ANSWER)cliché
process of sharing information; process of generating and transmitting meanings -
(ANSWER)communication
communication tool to assist in effective communication related to patient safety concerns; stands for
i'm Concerned, i'm Uncomfortable, this is unSafe (or a Safety issue) - (ANSWER)CUS (communication
tool)
objective understanding of the way in which a patient sees his or her situation, identifying with the way
another person feels, putting oneself in another person's circumstances and imagining what it would be
like to share that person's feelings; intellectually identifying with the way another person feels -
(ANSWER)empathy
verbal and nonverbal evidence that the message is received and understood - (ANSWER)feedback
study of a group's characteristics and ways of functioning - (ANSWER)group dynamics
interaction that sets the climate of movement of the participants toward common goals -
(ANSWER)helping relationship
anger and aggressive behavior between nurses or nurse-to-nurse hostility - (ANSWER)horizontal
violence
rude, intimidating, and undesirable behavior directed at another person - (ANSWER)incivility
communication that occurs between TWO or more people with a goal to exchange messages -
(ANSWER)interpersonal communication
