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NSG 300 EXAM 1 2026/2027 BANK 500 QUESTIONS
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when should you not use the oral method of obtaining a
client's temperature - Answer-if the patient has a problem
with their mouth or if their mouth is in use by medical
equipment
what is the normal range for adult pulse - Answer-60-100
bpm; strong, regular
systole - Answer-peak of the wave; contraction of the heart
diastole - Answer-trough of the wave; resting phase of
heart
stroke volume - Answer-the amount of blood ejected from
the heart in one contraction.
Cardiac Output (CO) - Answer-total quantity of blood
pumped per minute
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factors affecting pulse - Answer-exercise, temperature,
acute pain, emotions, meds, hemorrhage, postural
changes, pulmonary conditions
what is something to consider about older adult's pulse? -
Answer-it may take longer for the HR to rise. heart sounds
may also sometimes be muffled due to an increase in air
space in the lungs
what is something to consider about older adult's
temperature? - Answer-it runs low
when should you take the apical pulse - Answer-when the
radial pulse is irregular, if a patient is taking cardiac meds,
or in assessment of infants to children up to 3 years old
what is the normal range for adult blood pressure -
Answer-120/80
peripheral resistance - Answer-arterial and capillary
resistance to blood flow as a result of friction between
blood and the vessel walls
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hypotension - Answer-systolic pressure less than
100mmHg
prehypertension - Answer-BP of 120-139 systolic or 80-89
diastolic, obtained with 2 readings, 6 minutes apart with
patient sitting
hypertension - Answer-BP above 140 systolic or 90
diasolic
primary hypertension - Answer-high BP where the cause is
unknown
secondary hypertension - Answer-high blood pressure
caused by the effects of another disease
what is the normal range for adult respirations - Answer-
12-20
What is the goal of Healthy People 2020? - Answer-
promote quality of life, healthy development, and healthy
behaviors across all life stages
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-access to health services
-injury/violence prevention
-health for all ages
-health of communities affects overall health of nation
Illness perceptions - Answer-beliefs about illness; may be
brought on by cultural, spiritual, or ethical factors
what does holistic care consist of - Answer-paying
attention to the mind, body, and spirit of the client
what is the normal range for a child temperature - Answer-
96.8-99 F.
what is the normal range for adult temperature
(tympanic/oral) - Answer-98.6 F.
what is the normal range for adult temperature (rectal) -
Answer-99.5 F.
what is the normal range for adult temperature (axillary) -
Answer-97.7 F.
NSG 300 EXAM 1 2026/2027 BANK 500 QUESTIONS
WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS|| VERIFIED
EXAM QUESTIONS WILL COME FROM HERE (100%
CORRECT ANSWERS/ A+ GRADED||NEWEST EXAM!!!
when should you not use the oral method of obtaining a
client's temperature - Answer-if the patient has a problem
with their mouth or if their mouth is in use by medical
equipment
what is the normal range for adult pulse - Answer-60-100
bpm; strong, regular
systole - Answer-peak of the wave; contraction of the heart
diastole - Answer-trough of the wave; resting phase of
heart
stroke volume - Answer-the amount of blood ejected from
the heart in one contraction.
Cardiac Output (CO) - Answer-total quantity of blood
pumped per minute
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factors affecting pulse - Answer-exercise, temperature,
acute pain, emotions, meds, hemorrhage, postural
changes, pulmonary conditions
what is something to consider about older adult's pulse? -
Answer-it may take longer for the HR to rise. heart sounds
may also sometimes be muffled due to an increase in air
space in the lungs
what is something to consider about older adult's
temperature? - Answer-it runs low
when should you take the apical pulse - Answer-when the
radial pulse is irregular, if a patient is taking cardiac meds,
or in assessment of infants to children up to 3 years old
what is the normal range for adult blood pressure -
Answer-120/80
peripheral resistance - Answer-arterial and capillary
resistance to blood flow as a result of friction between
blood and the vessel walls
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hypotension - Answer-systolic pressure less than
100mmHg
prehypertension - Answer-BP of 120-139 systolic or 80-89
diastolic, obtained with 2 readings, 6 minutes apart with
patient sitting
hypertension - Answer-BP above 140 systolic or 90
diasolic
primary hypertension - Answer-high BP where the cause is
unknown
secondary hypertension - Answer-high blood pressure
caused by the effects of another disease
what is the normal range for adult respirations - Answer-
12-20
What is the goal of Healthy People 2020? - Answer-
promote quality of life, healthy development, and healthy
behaviors across all life stages
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-access to health services
-injury/violence prevention
-health for all ages
-health of communities affects overall health of nation
Illness perceptions - Answer-beliefs about illness; may be
brought on by cultural, spiritual, or ethical factors
what does holistic care consist of - Answer-paying
attention to the mind, body, and spirit of the client
what is the normal range for a child temperature - Answer-
96.8-99 F.
what is the normal range for adult temperature
(tympanic/oral) - Answer-98.6 F.
what is the normal range for adult temperature (rectal) -
Answer-99.5 F.
what is the normal range for adult temperature (axillary) -
Answer-97.7 F.
