Foundations Final Jersey College Test (Questions &
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Hypoxia - ANSWER deficiency in the amount of oxygen reaching the tissues
Auscultation - ANSWER to listen
Palpation - ANSWER an examination technique in which the examiner's hands are
used to feel the texture, size, consistency, and location of certain body parts
percussion - ANSWER tapping on a surface to determine the difference in the
density of the underlying structure
Piece of equipment is used to perform the Weber test and Rinne test - ANSWER
Tuning Fork
Weber's test and Rinne's test are performed in order to assess - ANSWER Sound
Conduction (deafness)
When assessing a "PT" eye, which instrument would the nurse use to visualize the
retina - ANSWER Ophtalmoscope
ophtalmoscope - ANSWER instrument for examining the interior of the eye,
especially the retina
percutaneous - ANSWER through the skin
The nurse performs a comprehensive assessment of a newly admitted client. What
is the primary purpose of this admission assessment - ANSWER Identify baseline
data
Comprehensive assessment - ANSWER The comprehensive assessment is
conducted when a client first enters the health care setting to obtain baseline
information that can be used for comparison to later assessments.
When assessing the glossopharyngeal nerve, it is most important for the nurse to
implement which intervention - ANSWER The clients ability to swallow
cranial nerves - ANSWER 12 pairs of nerves that carry messages to and from the
brain
Cranial Nerve 1 - ANSWER Olfactory (smell)
Cranial Nerve 2 - ANSWER Optic - vision
Cranial Nerve 3 - ANSWER Oculomotor (eye movement)
,Cranial Nerve 4 - ANSWER Trochlear (eye movement)
Cranial Nerve 5 - ANSWER Trigeminal
Cranial Nerve 6 - ANSWER Abducens (motor)
Cranial Nerve 7 - ANSWER facial nerve
Cranial Nerve 8 - ANSWER Vestibulocochlear
Cranial Nerve 9 - ANSWER Glossopharyngeal
Cranial Nerve 10 - ANSWER Vagus
Cranial Nerve 11 - ANSWER Accessory (motor)
Cranial Nerve 12 - ANSWER Hypoglossal (tongue movement)
popping sounds heard on auscultation of the lungs - ANSWER crackles
Hepatitis - ANSWER inflammation of the liver
Hepatitus B Virus - ANSWER Virus caused by contact with bodily fluids and can
cause scarring of the liver, liver failure, cancer, or death.
Assessment - ANSWER Before the nurse can determine what care a person
requires, the nurse must determine the client's needs and problems. This requires
the use of assessment skills and data collection, which include interviewing,
observing, and examining the client, and in some cases, the client's family. Following
the assessment, the nurse can also use the client's medical record and contact other
healthcare providers.
When using an interpreter - ANSWER The nurse should observe the cues the client
expresses with body language, and listen to the tone of voice.
Tugor - ANSWER skins elasticity; poor elasticity seen when skin remains pinched
(slowly unfolds) sign of dehydration
Chlorhexidine - ANSWER an antibacterial compound with substantial residual
activity that is used as a liquid antiseptic and disinfectant
arterial blood pressure - ANSWER Arterial blood pressure (ABP), a basic
hemodynamic index, is often used to guide therapeutic interventions in critically ill
patients
peripheral venous catheter - ANSWER a peripheral venous catheter, peripheral
venous line or peripheral venous access catheter is a catheter placed into a
peripheral vein for intravenous therapy such as medication fluids. Upon insertion, the
line can be used to draw blood
, Edema happens when there is which fluid volume imbalance? - ANSWER
extracellular fluid volume excess
Anemia - ANSWER a deficiency of red blood cells
pallor - ANSWER Extreme or unnatural paleness
Appropriate Levels - ANSWER Potassium
3.5-5.0
Phosphorus
2.5-4.5
Magnesium
1.3-2.3
Sodium
135-145
Chloride
97-107
Calcium
8.6-10.2
Bicarbonate
25-29
Packed Red Blood Cells (PRBCs) - ANSWER To increase oxygen-carrying
capacity in patients with anemia, in patients with substantial hemoglobin deficits, and
in patients who have lost up to 25% of their total blood volume
administered as 1 unit over 2-3 hours not to exceed 4 hours
Potassium sparing diuretics - ANSWER Potassium-sparing diuretics such as
spironolactone, amiloride, and triamterene all have the potential to cause
hyperkalemia.
Pediatric IV sites - ANSWER foot
NPO - ANSWER nothing by mouth
Furosemide - ANSWER loop diuretic
decreases potassium levels
Hypovolemia - ANSWER decreased blood volume
How is control over the extracellular concentration of potassium within the human
body is exerted - ANSWER aldosterone.
phlebitis - ANSWER vein inflammation
Answers) Rated 100% Correct!!
Hypoxia - ANSWER deficiency in the amount of oxygen reaching the tissues
Auscultation - ANSWER to listen
Palpation - ANSWER an examination technique in which the examiner's hands are
used to feel the texture, size, consistency, and location of certain body parts
percussion - ANSWER tapping on a surface to determine the difference in the
density of the underlying structure
Piece of equipment is used to perform the Weber test and Rinne test - ANSWER
Tuning Fork
Weber's test and Rinne's test are performed in order to assess - ANSWER Sound
Conduction (deafness)
When assessing a "PT" eye, which instrument would the nurse use to visualize the
retina - ANSWER Ophtalmoscope
ophtalmoscope - ANSWER instrument for examining the interior of the eye,
especially the retina
percutaneous - ANSWER through the skin
The nurse performs a comprehensive assessment of a newly admitted client. What
is the primary purpose of this admission assessment - ANSWER Identify baseline
data
Comprehensive assessment - ANSWER The comprehensive assessment is
conducted when a client first enters the health care setting to obtain baseline
information that can be used for comparison to later assessments.
When assessing the glossopharyngeal nerve, it is most important for the nurse to
implement which intervention - ANSWER The clients ability to swallow
cranial nerves - ANSWER 12 pairs of nerves that carry messages to and from the
brain
Cranial Nerve 1 - ANSWER Olfactory (smell)
Cranial Nerve 2 - ANSWER Optic - vision
Cranial Nerve 3 - ANSWER Oculomotor (eye movement)
,Cranial Nerve 4 - ANSWER Trochlear (eye movement)
Cranial Nerve 5 - ANSWER Trigeminal
Cranial Nerve 6 - ANSWER Abducens (motor)
Cranial Nerve 7 - ANSWER facial nerve
Cranial Nerve 8 - ANSWER Vestibulocochlear
Cranial Nerve 9 - ANSWER Glossopharyngeal
Cranial Nerve 10 - ANSWER Vagus
Cranial Nerve 11 - ANSWER Accessory (motor)
Cranial Nerve 12 - ANSWER Hypoglossal (tongue movement)
popping sounds heard on auscultation of the lungs - ANSWER crackles
Hepatitis - ANSWER inflammation of the liver
Hepatitus B Virus - ANSWER Virus caused by contact with bodily fluids and can
cause scarring of the liver, liver failure, cancer, or death.
Assessment - ANSWER Before the nurse can determine what care a person
requires, the nurse must determine the client's needs and problems. This requires
the use of assessment skills and data collection, which include interviewing,
observing, and examining the client, and in some cases, the client's family. Following
the assessment, the nurse can also use the client's medical record and contact other
healthcare providers.
When using an interpreter - ANSWER The nurse should observe the cues the client
expresses with body language, and listen to the tone of voice.
Tugor - ANSWER skins elasticity; poor elasticity seen when skin remains pinched
(slowly unfolds) sign of dehydration
Chlorhexidine - ANSWER an antibacterial compound with substantial residual
activity that is used as a liquid antiseptic and disinfectant
arterial blood pressure - ANSWER Arterial blood pressure (ABP), a basic
hemodynamic index, is often used to guide therapeutic interventions in critically ill
patients
peripheral venous catheter - ANSWER a peripheral venous catheter, peripheral
venous line or peripheral venous access catheter is a catheter placed into a
peripheral vein for intravenous therapy such as medication fluids. Upon insertion, the
line can be used to draw blood
, Edema happens when there is which fluid volume imbalance? - ANSWER
extracellular fluid volume excess
Anemia - ANSWER a deficiency of red blood cells
pallor - ANSWER Extreme or unnatural paleness
Appropriate Levels - ANSWER Potassium
3.5-5.0
Phosphorus
2.5-4.5
Magnesium
1.3-2.3
Sodium
135-145
Chloride
97-107
Calcium
8.6-10.2
Bicarbonate
25-29
Packed Red Blood Cells (PRBCs) - ANSWER To increase oxygen-carrying
capacity in patients with anemia, in patients with substantial hemoglobin deficits, and
in patients who have lost up to 25% of their total blood volume
administered as 1 unit over 2-3 hours not to exceed 4 hours
Potassium sparing diuretics - ANSWER Potassium-sparing diuretics such as
spironolactone, amiloride, and triamterene all have the potential to cause
hyperkalemia.
Pediatric IV sites - ANSWER foot
NPO - ANSWER nothing by mouth
Furosemide - ANSWER loop diuretic
decreases potassium levels
Hypovolemia - ANSWER decreased blood volume
How is control over the extracellular concentration of potassium within the human
body is exerted - ANSWER aldosterone.
phlebitis - ANSWER vein inflammation
