NSG 300 Exam 1 (2026/2027) |
Foundations of Nursing | Grand
Canyon University – 200 Questi,
Exams of Nursing
disease - ANSWER//when pain continues for 6 months or longer chain of
infection - ANSWER//infectious agent reservoir portal of exit mode of
transmission portal of entry susceptible host reservoir - ANSWER//where
microorganism survives, multiplies and awaits transfer to host portal of exit -
ANSWER//a way for the infectious agent to escape from the reservoir in which
it has been growing so it can find a host to enter and cause disease mode of
transmission - ANSWER//a way that the causative agent can be transmitted to
another reservoir or host where it can live (often unwashed hands) portal of
entry - ANSWER//organisms enter the body through the same routes they use
for exiting infectious process - ANSWER//1. Incubation period 2. Prodromal
stage 3. Illness stage 4. Convalescence incubation period - ANSWER//time
between entrance of pathogen and appearance of first symptoms prodromal
stage - ANSWER//interval from onset of nonspecific signs and symptoms to
more specific symptoms illness stage - ANSWER//the interval when
symptoms specific to the infection occur convalescence - ANSWER//acute
symptoms of infection disappear inflammation - ANSWER//a localized
response to an injury or to the destruction of tissues or infection Signs of
inflammation - ANSWER//swelling redness heat pain/tenderness loss of
function serous exudate - ANSWER//clear, like plasma normal to the healing
process sanguineous exudate - ANSWER//containing red blood cells purulent
exudate - ANSWER//pus; containing WBCs and bacteria indicated infection
RACE - ANSWER//Rescue patient Alarm (pull alarm) Contain (contain fire,
close door, turn off O2) Extinguish fire PASS - ANSWER//Pull, Aim, Squeeze,
Sweep what is the importance of quality and safety in client care? -
ANSWER//quality and safety minimizes risk of harm to patient and providers
through both system effectiveness and individual performance what are some
factors that influence infection susceptibility? - ANSWER//age nutritional
status stress disease process treatments or conditions that compromise the
immune
Healthy People 2020 - ANSWER//-Attain high-quality, longer lives free of
preventable disease, disability, injury, and premature death. -Achieve health
equity, eliminate disparities, and improve the health of all groups. -Create
social and physical environments that promote good health for all. -Promote
quality of life, healthy development, and healthy behaviors across all life
stages. health beliefs - ANSWER//a person's ideas, convictions, and attitudes
about health and illness (individuals perception about susceptibility, serious of
illness, and if they will take preventative action) positive health behaviors -
ANSWER//activities to maintain good health and prevent illness negative
health behaviors - ANSWER//practices potentially harmful to health Maslow's
, Hierarchy of Needs - ANSWER//(level 1) Physiological Needs (level 2) Safety
and Security (level 3) Relationships, Love and Affection (level 4) Self Esteem
(level 5) Self Actualization holistic health model - ANSWER//promote health
by considering emotional, spiritual, and physical wellbeing. internal variables
that influence health beliefs and practices - ANSWER//developmental
intellectual background perception off functioning emotional factors spiritual
factors external variables that influence health beliefs and practices -
ANSWER//family practices socioeconomic cultural what is an example illness
prevention? - ANSWER//immunization program what are some examples of
health promotion? - ANSWER//routine exercise, good nutrition, adequate
sleep what are some examples of wellness? - ANSWER//physical awareness,
stress management, self-responsibility primary prevention - ANSWER//True
prevention that lowers the chances that a disease will develop what are some
examples of primary prevention? - ANSWER//immunizations, physical activity,
health education, nutrition, cleanliness secondary prevention -
ANSWER//individual has health issues/illness, this helps to decrease the
chance of worsened conditions and to decrease complications from
developing what are some examples of secondary prevention - ANSWER//-
screenings -diagnostic tests -medications tertiary prevention -
ANSWER//when a deficit is permanent/irreversible, so preventative cares
used to prevent further disability what are some examples of tertiary
prevention? - ANSWER//Teach disease management to a patient with
diabetes Referral of a patient to OT and PT Support group what are the
stages of the change model? - ANSWER//precontemplation contemplation
preparation action maintenance precontemplation stage - ANSWER//patient is
unaware of problem and/or has no interest in change contemplation stage -
ANSWER//patient is aware of problem and is beginning to think about
changing but has not made a commitment to do so (next 6 months)
preparation stage - ANSWER//patient is making a small change/coming up
with a plan action stage - ANSWER//patient is actively engaging in the plan
maintenance stage - ANSWER//patient integrates newly adopted behavior
patterns into his or her lifestyle normal range for temperature - ANSWER//36-
38 degrees c or 96.8-100.4 degrees f normal temperature range for elderly
population - ANSWER//35-36.1 degrees c or 95-97 degrees f what are the
factors that affect temperature - ANSWER//age exercise hormone level
circadian rhythm stress environment factors affecting temperature: age -
ANSWER//as you age, your temperature tens to run lower factors affecting
temperature: exercise - ANSWER//increase blood supply, increase heat
production, increase body temperature factors affecting temperature:
hormone level - ANSWER//women experience increase fluctuation in body
temp (progesterone) factors affecting temperature: circadian rhythm -
ANSWER//lowest temperature at 6 am and highest temperature at 4 pm (in
healthy people) factors affecting temperature: stress - ANSWER//stress
increases metabolism, increasing oxygen need when the body cant meet this
demand = hypoxia factors affecting temperature: environment -
ANSWER//room temperature/ temperature outside can lead to increase or
decrease body temperature fever - ANSWER//Abnormally high body
temperature important mechanism and enhances immune system
hyperthermia - ANSWER//abnormally high body temperature due to the body
inability to promote heat loss or reduce heat production hypothermia -
Foundations of Nursing | Grand
Canyon University – 200 Questi,
Exams of Nursing
disease - ANSWER//when pain continues for 6 months or longer chain of
infection - ANSWER//infectious agent reservoir portal of exit mode of
transmission portal of entry susceptible host reservoir - ANSWER//where
microorganism survives, multiplies and awaits transfer to host portal of exit -
ANSWER//a way for the infectious agent to escape from the reservoir in which
it has been growing so it can find a host to enter and cause disease mode of
transmission - ANSWER//a way that the causative agent can be transmitted to
another reservoir or host where it can live (often unwashed hands) portal of
entry - ANSWER//organisms enter the body through the same routes they use
for exiting infectious process - ANSWER//1. Incubation period 2. Prodromal
stage 3. Illness stage 4. Convalescence incubation period - ANSWER//time
between entrance of pathogen and appearance of first symptoms prodromal
stage - ANSWER//interval from onset of nonspecific signs and symptoms to
more specific symptoms illness stage - ANSWER//the interval when
symptoms specific to the infection occur convalescence - ANSWER//acute
symptoms of infection disappear inflammation - ANSWER//a localized
response to an injury or to the destruction of tissues or infection Signs of
inflammation - ANSWER//swelling redness heat pain/tenderness loss of
function serous exudate - ANSWER//clear, like plasma normal to the healing
process sanguineous exudate - ANSWER//containing red blood cells purulent
exudate - ANSWER//pus; containing WBCs and bacteria indicated infection
RACE - ANSWER//Rescue patient Alarm (pull alarm) Contain (contain fire,
close door, turn off O2) Extinguish fire PASS - ANSWER//Pull, Aim, Squeeze,
Sweep what is the importance of quality and safety in client care? -
ANSWER//quality and safety minimizes risk of harm to patient and providers
through both system effectiveness and individual performance what are some
factors that influence infection susceptibility? - ANSWER//age nutritional
status stress disease process treatments or conditions that compromise the
immune
Healthy People 2020 - ANSWER//-Attain high-quality, longer lives free of
preventable disease, disability, injury, and premature death. -Achieve health
equity, eliminate disparities, and improve the health of all groups. -Create
social and physical environments that promote good health for all. -Promote
quality of life, healthy development, and healthy behaviors across all life
stages. health beliefs - ANSWER//a person's ideas, convictions, and attitudes
about health and illness (individuals perception about susceptibility, serious of
illness, and if they will take preventative action) positive health behaviors -
ANSWER//activities to maintain good health and prevent illness negative
health behaviors - ANSWER//practices potentially harmful to health Maslow's
, Hierarchy of Needs - ANSWER//(level 1) Physiological Needs (level 2) Safety
and Security (level 3) Relationships, Love and Affection (level 4) Self Esteem
(level 5) Self Actualization holistic health model - ANSWER//promote health
by considering emotional, spiritual, and physical wellbeing. internal variables
that influence health beliefs and practices - ANSWER//developmental
intellectual background perception off functioning emotional factors spiritual
factors external variables that influence health beliefs and practices -
ANSWER//family practices socioeconomic cultural what is an example illness
prevention? - ANSWER//immunization program what are some examples of
health promotion? - ANSWER//routine exercise, good nutrition, adequate
sleep what are some examples of wellness? - ANSWER//physical awareness,
stress management, self-responsibility primary prevention - ANSWER//True
prevention that lowers the chances that a disease will develop what are some
examples of primary prevention? - ANSWER//immunizations, physical activity,
health education, nutrition, cleanliness secondary prevention -
ANSWER//individual has health issues/illness, this helps to decrease the
chance of worsened conditions and to decrease complications from
developing what are some examples of secondary prevention - ANSWER//-
screenings -diagnostic tests -medications tertiary prevention -
ANSWER//when a deficit is permanent/irreversible, so preventative cares
used to prevent further disability what are some examples of tertiary
prevention? - ANSWER//Teach disease management to a patient with
diabetes Referral of a patient to OT and PT Support group what are the
stages of the change model? - ANSWER//precontemplation contemplation
preparation action maintenance precontemplation stage - ANSWER//patient is
unaware of problem and/or has no interest in change contemplation stage -
ANSWER//patient is aware of problem and is beginning to think about
changing but has not made a commitment to do so (next 6 months)
preparation stage - ANSWER//patient is making a small change/coming up
with a plan action stage - ANSWER//patient is actively engaging in the plan
maintenance stage - ANSWER//patient integrates newly adopted behavior
patterns into his or her lifestyle normal range for temperature - ANSWER//36-
38 degrees c or 96.8-100.4 degrees f normal temperature range for elderly
population - ANSWER//35-36.1 degrees c or 95-97 degrees f what are the
factors that affect temperature - ANSWER//age exercise hormone level
circadian rhythm stress environment factors affecting temperature: age -
ANSWER//as you age, your temperature tens to run lower factors affecting
temperature: exercise - ANSWER//increase blood supply, increase heat
production, increase body temperature factors affecting temperature:
hormone level - ANSWER//women experience increase fluctuation in body
temp (progesterone) factors affecting temperature: circadian rhythm -
ANSWER//lowest temperature at 6 am and highest temperature at 4 pm (in
healthy people) factors affecting temperature: stress - ANSWER//stress
increases metabolism, increasing oxygen need when the body cant meet this
demand = hypoxia factors affecting temperature: environment -
ANSWER//room temperature/ temperature outside can lead to increase or
decrease body temperature fever - ANSWER//Abnormally high body
temperature important mechanism and enhances immune system
hyperthermia - ANSWER//abnormally high body temperature due to the body
inability to promote heat loss or reduce heat production hypothermia -
