MDC1/NUR2356 Rasmussen - Fundamentals Exam 1 Study Guide 2023

MDC1/NUR2356 Rasmussen - Fundamentals Exam 1 Study Guide 2023  Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs (Level 1) Physiological Needs, (level 2) Safety and Security, (level 3) Relationships, Love and Affection, (level 4) Self Esteem, (level 5) Self Actualization  Temperature Allows the nurse to assess the client's body temperature. Normal Temp: 96.4-99.5  Different methods a temperature can be taken Oral, Axillary, Rectally, Temporal Artery, Tympanic  Hypothermia abnormally low body temperature  Hyperthermia Abnormally high body temperature  What does the Pulse allow the nurse to assess? It allows us to assess how adequate the heart is pumping blood through the body Normal Pulse: 60-100 bpm  Where are the different Pulse points? Carotid, Radial, Femoral, Popliteal, Posterior Tibial, Dorsalis Pedis