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NSU NURA 1100 Exam 3 Key Terms
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impaired or absent functioning of one or more senses
Ans: sensory deficit
arousal state of the reticular activating system; general drive state
Ans: 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
Ans: 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
Ans: proprioception
pertaining to smell
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Ans: olfactory
awareness of positioning of body parts and body movement
Ans: kinesthesia
pertaining to taste
Ans: 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
Ans: disturbed sensory perception
pertaining to hearing
Ans: auditory
condition in which the cortical area of the brain receives and responds
appropriately to stimuli
Ans: arousal
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adjustment of living with other living things and environmental
conditions
Ans: adaptation
continuous, high-pitched squeak or musical sound made as air moves
through narrowed or partially obstructed airway passages
Ans: wheezes
normal sound of respirations heard on auscultation over peripheral
lung areas
Ans: vesicular
lower chambers of the heart
Ans: ventricles
artificial opening made in the trachea through which a tracheostomy
tube is inserted
Ans: tracheostomy
rapid rate of breathing
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Ans: tachypnea
detergent-like phospholipid that reduces surface tension of the fluid
lining the alveoli
Ans: 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
Ans: 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.
Ans: Clostridium difficile (C diff)
standing up for one's rights in a negative manner that violates the
rights of others
Ans: aggressive behavior
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NSU NURA 1100 Exam 3 Key Terms
Questions and Correct Answers/ Latest
Update / Already Graded
impaired or absent functioning of one or more senses
Ans: sensory deficit
arousal state of the reticular activating system; general drive state
Ans: 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
Ans: 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
Ans: proprioception
pertaining to smell
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Ans: olfactory
awareness of positioning of body parts and body movement
Ans: kinesthesia
pertaining to taste
Ans: 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
Ans: disturbed sensory perception
pertaining to hearing
Ans: auditory
condition in which the cortical area of the brain receives and responds
appropriately to stimuli
Ans: arousal
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adjustment of living with other living things and environmental
conditions
Ans: adaptation
continuous, high-pitched squeak or musical sound made as air moves
through narrowed or partially obstructed airway passages
Ans: wheezes
normal sound of respirations heard on auscultation over peripheral
lung areas
Ans: vesicular
lower chambers of the heart
Ans: ventricles
artificial opening made in the trachea through which a tracheostomy
tube is inserted
Ans: tracheostomy
rapid rate of breathing
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Ans: tachypnea
detergent-like phospholipid that reduces surface tension of the fluid
lining the alveoli
Ans: 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
Ans: 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.
Ans: Clostridium difficile (C diff)
standing up for one's rights in a negative manner that violates the
rights of others
Ans: aggressive behavior
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