NSE 103 - WEEK 3 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE 2026
Agonal Breathing - Answers An irregular rhythm with gasping; a sign that a person is near death.
Apnea - Answers The stop of breathing; can be intermittent (as in sleep apnea) or permanent.
Bradypnea - Answers A respiratory rate that is slower than the normal range for the patient's age.
Clubbing - Answers Flattening of the nail angle to 180 degrees or more and enlargement of fingertips,
caused by chronic hypoxia.
Cyanosis - Answers A bluish or greyish discoloration of the skin or mucous membranes resulting from
low oxygen in the blood.
Eupnea - Answers Normal, automatic breathing with a regular rhythm.
Hypercapnia - Answers Increased levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the blood.
Hypoxemia - Answers Insufficient oxygen levels in the blood.
Intercostal Tugging/Retractions - Answers Inward sucking of the muscles between the ribs during
inspiration; a sign of respiratory distress.
Stridor - Answers A high-pitched, noisy breathing sound associated with a partially obstructed airway.
Tachypnea - Answers A respiratory rate that is faster than the normal range for the patient's age.
Tripod Position - Answers A physical stance where a patient leans forward with hands on their legs;
used to ease respiratory distress.
Afebrile - Answers Having a body temperature within the normal range (no fever).
Diurnal Rhythm - Answers The 24-hour body cycle where temperature is lowest in the early morning
and highest in the late afternoon.
Febrile - Answers Having an elevated body temperature (fever), often due to infection.
Hyperthermia - Answers An elevated body temperature that may be caused by internal (infection) or
external (heat exposure) factors.
Hypothermia - Answers A lowered body temperature, often due to cold exposure.
Normothermia - Answers The state of having a normal body temperature.
Normal Respiratory Rate (Newborn to 1 year) - Answers 30-60 breaths per minute.
Normal Respiratory Rate (1 to 6 years) - Answers 22-40 breaths per minute.
Normal Respiratory Rate (7 to 11 years) - Answers 18-30 breaths per minute.
Normal Respiratory Rate (12 to 17 years) - Answers 12-22 breaths per minute.
Normal Respiratory Rate (Adults and older adults) - Answers 10-20 breaths per minute.
Oxygen Saturation (Healthy Individual) - Answers 97%-100%.
Oxygen Saturation (Older Adults >70 years) - Answers ~95% (Acceptable).
Oxygen Saturation (Hospital Setting) - Answers 92%-100% (Acceptable).
Oxygen Saturation (COPD Patients) - Answers 88%-92% (Acceptable).
Oxygen Saturation (Immediate Concern) - Answers Below 92% (General) or <97% (Children).
Oxygen Saturation (Critical Decompensation) - Answers Below 75%.
Normal Temperature Ranges (Oral) - Answers 35.8-37.3°C
Normal Temperature Range (Axillary) - Answers 34.8-36.3°C
Normal Temperature Range (Tympanic) - Answers 36.1-37.9°C
Normal Temperature Range (Rectal) - Answers 36.8-38.2°C
Core Body (Adults) - Answers 36.5-37.5°C
kg to lbs - Answers 1 kg = 2.2 lbs
m to ft - Answers 1 m = 3.28 ft
steps to measure weight on a beam scale - Answers 1. Calibrate the scale so the balance bar is
centered at zero.
2. Ensure the client removes shoes and heavy garments.
3. Adjust large and small indicators until the bar centers in the window.
4. For clinical consistency, weigh at the same time daily (usually before breakfast) in similar clothing.
steps for measuring height - Answers 1. Ensure the client is barefoot and removes headpieces (if
they're comfortable to do so)
2. The client stands facing away from the scale, looking straight ahead.
3. Lower the headpiece to the crown of the head at a right angle to the wall.
4. Read the measurement at the indicator line.
waist circumference - Answers Measured halfway between the lower rib margin and the iliac crest.
Risk increases at 102 cm (men) and 88 cm (women).
hip circumference - Answers widest portion of the buttocks
Agonal Breathing - Answers An irregular rhythm with gasping; a sign that a person is near death.
Apnea - Answers The stop of breathing; can be intermittent (as in sleep apnea) or permanent.
Bradypnea - Answers A respiratory rate that is slower than the normal range for the patient's age.
Clubbing - Answers Flattening of the nail angle to 180 degrees or more and enlargement of fingertips,
caused by chronic hypoxia.
Cyanosis - Answers A bluish or greyish discoloration of the skin or mucous membranes resulting from
low oxygen in the blood.
Eupnea - Answers Normal, automatic breathing with a regular rhythm.
Hypercapnia - Answers Increased levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the blood.
Hypoxemia - Answers Insufficient oxygen levels in the blood.
Intercostal Tugging/Retractions - Answers Inward sucking of the muscles between the ribs during
inspiration; a sign of respiratory distress.
Stridor - Answers A high-pitched, noisy breathing sound associated with a partially obstructed airway.
Tachypnea - Answers A respiratory rate that is faster than the normal range for the patient's age.
Tripod Position - Answers A physical stance where a patient leans forward with hands on their legs;
used to ease respiratory distress.
Afebrile - Answers Having a body temperature within the normal range (no fever).
Diurnal Rhythm - Answers The 24-hour body cycle where temperature is lowest in the early morning
and highest in the late afternoon.
Febrile - Answers Having an elevated body temperature (fever), often due to infection.
Hyperthermia - Answers An elevated body temperature that may be caused by internal (infection) or
external (heat exposure) factors.
Hypothermia - Answers A lowered body temperature, often due to cold exposure.
Normothermia - Answers The state of having a normal body temperature.
Normal Respiratory Rate (Newborn to 1 year) - Answers 30-60 breaths per minute.
Normal Respiratory Rate (1 to 6 years) - Answers 22-40 breaths per minute.
Normal Respiratory Rate (7 to 11 years) - Answers 18-30 breaths per minute.
Normal Respiratory Rate (12 to 17 years) - Answers 12-22 breaths per minute.
Normal Respiratory Rate (Adults and older adults) - Answers 10-20 breaths per minute.
Oxygen Saturation (Healthy Individual) - Answers 97%-100%.
Oxygen Saturation (Older Adults >70 years) - Answers ~95% (Acceptable).
Oxygen Saturation (Hospital Setting) - Answers 92%-100% (Acceptable).
Oxygen Saturation (COPD Patients) - Answers 88%-92% (Acceptable).
Oxygen Saturation (Immediate Concern) - Answers Below 92% (General) or <97% (Children).
Oxygen Saturation (Critical Decompensation) - Answers Below 75%.
Normal Temperature Ranges (Oral) - Answers 35.8-37.3°C
Normal Temperature Range (Axillary) - Answers 34.8-36.3°C
Normal Temperature Range (Tympanic) - Answers 36.1-37.9°C
Normal Temperature Range (Rectal) - Answers 36.8-38.2°C
Core Body (Adults) - Answers 36.5-37.5°C
kg to lbs - Answers 1 kg = 2.2 lbs
m to ft - Answers 1 m = 3.28 ft
steps to measure weight on a beam scale - Answers 1. Calibrate the scale so the balance bar is
centered at zero.
2. Ensure the client removes shoes and heavy garments.
3. Adjust large and small indicators until the bar centers in the window.
4. For clinical consistency, weigh at the same time daily (usually before breakfast) in similar clothing.
steps for measuring height - Answers 1. Ensure the client is barefoot and removes headpieces (if
they're comfortable to do so)
2. The client stands facing away from the scale, looking straight ahead.
3. Lower the headpiece to the crown of the head at a right angle to the wall.
4. Read the measurement at the indicator line.
waist circumference - Answers Measured halfway between the lower rib margin and the iliac crest.
Risk increases at 102 cm (men) and 88 cm (women).
hip circumference - Answers widest portion of the buttocks
