2026 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ How to treat Hypothermia?.
Answer: Warm blankets, take clothes off if wet.
◍ Sister Callista Roy's (1970).
Answer: Adaptation Model is based on the human being as an adaptive open
system. - The person adapts by meeting physiologic-physical needs,
developing a positive self-concept-group identity, performing social role
functions, and balancing dependence and independence.
◍ List 4 purposed/intentions of the Code of Ethics..
Answer: providing safe, compassionate, competent and ethical
carepromoting and respecting informed decision makingpreserving
dignitymaintaining privacy and confidentiality
◍ Tripod position.
Answer: A sitting position leaning forward over a raised bedside table with
arms resting on the table
◍ Non-verbal.
Answer: Body language and voice inflection- Most accurate
◍ Compare & Contrast Health Professions Act and Regulation of Nursing in
BC..
Answer: HPA:1.Broad-all health professions in BC2. Power Given by
Province3. Broad ActBoth:1. Provincially based (ie - not
nationally/federally regulated)2. Based in law and legislation to protect the
public3. Nurses involved in shaping themRegulation of Nurses in BC:1.
Specific to nurses2. Power given by province, through HPA and
, administered by College3. Structured in bylaws, policies and standards
◍ Referent.
Answer: event or thought initiating the communication
◍ BP across lifespan - Newborn.
Answer: S: 60 - 90D: 20 - 60
◍ Infarction.
Answer: Death of tissue or with and inability to regenerate
◍ Virginia Henderson (1966).
Answer: Had 14 components, based on Maslow's hierarchy of human needs
from the physiologic, psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, and
developmental domains. - She described the nurse's role as substitutive
(doing for the person), supplementary (helping the person), or
complementary (working with the person), with the ultimate goal of
independence for the patient.
◍ Betty Neuman (1972).
Answer: Systems Model includes a holistic concept and an open-system
approach. - The model identifies energy resources that provide for basic
survival, with lines of resistance that are activated when a stressor invades
the system.
◍ Temperature.
Answer: The measureable heat of the human body.
◍ cardiac output.
Answer: how much blood is put out in one minuteCardiac output = Strove
volume (SV) x Rate (R)
◍ Where does BCCNP get its authority?.
Answer: Health Professions Act
◍ Pulse deficit.
Answer: When the apical pulse rate exceeds the radial pulse rate
◍ Dyspnea.
, Answer: Difficult labored breathing, usual with a rapid shallow pattern, that
may be painful
◍ In which space zone should you do interviews?.
Answer: Personal space - 1.5ft - 4ft
◍ Space Zones - Public space:.
Answer: 12ft - 20 ft
◍ How to treat Hyperthermia?.
Answer: Cool compress, Tylenol, aspirin
◍ Pulse across lifespan - 15 year old.
Answer: 50 - 90
◍ Voice Inflection.
Answer: Spoken words may be emphasized through tone, volume and the
rhythm or rate of speech
◍ Accountability.
Answer: involves accepting responsibility for actions and omissions.
◍ During the termination phase of the helping relationship what is completed?.
Answer: The evaluation phase - During this phase, the nurse and patient
determine the level of patient goal fulfillment and the possible need for
further intervention.
◍ Space zones - Intimate space:.
Answer: < 1.5 ft
◍ Lena Higbee.
Answer: Superintendent of the U.S. Navy Nurse Corps, was awarded the
Navy Cross in 1918.
◍ Percussion - over abdomen.
Answer: Tymphany
◍ Receiver.
Answer: person who receives and decodes/interprets, the communication