NURS 151 Exam 1 UPDATED ACTUAL
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Normal Temperature - CORRECT ANSWER 97-100°F
Normal Pulse - CORRECT ANSWER 60-100 bpm
Normal Respirations - CORRECT ANSWER 12-20 breaths/min
Normal Blood Pressure - CORRECT ANSWER Less than 120/80 mmHg (<120/<80 mmHg)
Normal O2 Saturation - CORRECT ANSWER 95%-100%
Elevated Blood Pressure - CORRECT ANSWER 120-129 / <80 mmHg
Stage 1 Hypertension - CORRECT ANSWER 130-139 systolic OR 80-89 diastolic
Stage 2 Hypertension - CORRECT ANSWER 140 or higher systolic OR 90 or higher diastolic
Hypertensive Crisis - CORRECT ANSWER 180 or higher systolic AND/OR 120 or higher diastolic
— emergency
Hypotension - CORRECT ANSWER Below 90/60 mmHg
VS change: Anxiety/Pain - CORRECT ANSWER Elevated pulse, BP, respirations (SNS/fight-or-
flight activation)
VS change: Relaxation - CORRECT ANSWER Vital signs return to baseline (decreased)
, VS change: Over-medication/Sedatives/Opioids - CORRECT ANSWER Decreased vital signs
(bradycardia, hypotension, decreased RR)
Cultural Competency - CORRECT ANSWER The ability of systems to provide care to patients
with diverse values, beliefs, and behaviors — tailoring care to meet social, cultural, and linguistic needs
Cultural Competency: Nurse's Role - CORRECT ANSWER Treat each patient as an individual; do
not make assumptions based on race, culture, religion, or ethnicity — always ask, never stereotype
Cultural Competency: Key Behaviors - CORRECT ANSWER Be open minded, ask questions,
observe/listen, adapt
Cultural Competency: Patient Rights - CORRECT ANSWER Never force patients to participate in
care that conflicts with their values; accommodate cultural practices whenever possible
Culture and Poverty - CORRECT ANSWER Culture and persistent poverty are enmeshed; poverty
may result from sustained cultural isolation
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs - CORRECT ANSWER A pyramid of human motivational needs;
lower (basic) needs must be met before higher needs can be addressed
Maslow: Physiological Needs (Level 1) - CORRECT ANSWER ABCs — Airway, Breathing,
Circulation; adequate nutrition, hydration, and sleep
Maslow: Safety & Security (Level 2) - CORRECT ANSWER Fall precautions, explaining
procedures to reduce anxiety, maintaining a safe/sterile environment
Maslow: Belongingness & Love (Level 3) - CORRECT ANSWER Encourage family visits, show
empathy and compassion, prevent isolation
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Normal Temperature - CORRECT ANSWER 97-100°F
Normal Pulse - CORRECT ANSWER 60-100 bpm
Normal Respirations - CORRECT ANSWER 12-20 breaths/min
Normal Blood Pressure - CORRECT ANSWER Less than 120/80 mmHg (<120/<80 mmHg)
Normal O2 Saturation - CORRECT ANSWER 95%-100%
Elevated Blood Pressure - CORRECT ANSWER 120-129 / <80 mmHg
Stage 1 Hypertension - CORRECT ANSWER 130-139 systolic OR 80-89 diastolic
Stage 2 Hypertension - CORRECT ANSWER 140 or higher systolic OR 90 or higher diastolic
Hypertensive Crisis - CORRECT ANSWER 180 or higher systolic AND/OR 120 or higher diastolic
— emergency
Hypotension - CORRECT ANSWER Below 90/60 mmHg
VS change: Anxiety/Pain - CORRECT ANSWER Elevated pulse, BP, respirations (SNS/fight-or-
flight activation)
VS change: Relaxation - CORRECT ANSWER Vital signs return to baseline (decreased)
, VS change: Over-medication/Sedatives/Opioids - CORRECT ANSWER Decreased vital signs
(bradycardia, hypotension, decreased RR)
Cultural Competency - CORRECT ANSWER The ability of systems to provide care to patients
with diverse values, beliefs, and behaviors — tailoring care to meet social, cultural, and linguistic needs
Cultural Competency: Nurse's Role - CORRECT ANSWER Treat each patient as an individual; do
not make assumptions based on race, culture, religion, or ethnicity — always ask, never stereotype
Cultural Competency: Key Behaviors - CORRECT ANSWER Be open minded, ask questions,
observe/listen, adapt
Cultural Competency: Patient Rights - CORRECT ANSWER Never force patients to participate in
care that conflicts with their values; accommodate cultural practices whenever possible
Culture and Poverty - CORRECT ANSWER Culture and persistent poverty are enmeshed; poverty
may result from sustained cultural isolation
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs - CORRECT ANSWER A pyramid of human motivational needs;
lower (basic) needs must be met before higher needs can be addressed
Maslow: Physiological Needs (Level 1) - CORRECT ANSWER ABCs — Airway, Breathing,
Circulation; adequate nutrition, hydration, and sleep
Maslow: Safety & Security (Level 2) - CORRECT ANSWER Fall precautions, explaining
procedures to reduce anxiety, maintaining a safe/sterile environment
Maslow: Belongingness & Love (Level 3) - CORRECT ANSWER Encourage family visits, show
empathy and compassion, prevent isolation
