NUR 2090 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED LATEST
UPDATE
Bradycardia
slow heart rate (<60 bpm)
Tachycardia
Fast heart rate (HR greater than 100bpm)
Normal Heart rate
60-100 bpm
Biot's Breathing pattern
Cyclic breathing pattern characterized by shallow breathing alternating with periods of
apnea. Seen in head trauma, neurologic issues and heatstroke.
Cheyne-Stokes
cyclic breathing pattern of gradual increase in depth and breathing, followed by apnea,
seen often in impending death, CHF, drug overdose, and increased intracranial
pressure
Kussmaul
-increased rate >20/min and depth of respirations
Conditions: metabolic acidosis, diabetic ketoacidosis, renal failure
normal breathing rate
, 12-20 breaths per minute
Pulse Quality Normal
2+- Normal not easily obliterated
Apnea
absence of breathing for 10 seconds or more
dyspnea
difficulty breathing
Vital signs
Measurements of the body's most basic functions and useful in detecting or monitoring
medical problems. Include Temperature, Pulse, Respiration, O2 Saturation, BP, and
Pain (Subjective)
BMI
Body Mass index
Underweight BMIs
<18
Contraindications for Rectal temp usage
-Do not take rectal in patients with orthostatic hypotension (can cause vagal reaction),
or unconscious
Pulse
throbbing of arteries due to difference in pulse pressures, which can be felt under skin
blood pressure
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED LATEST
UPDATE
Bradycardia
slow heart rate (<60 bpm)
Tachycardia
Fast heart rate (HR greater than 100bpm)
Normal Heart rate
60-100 bpm
Biot's Breathing pattern
Cyclic breathing pattern characterized by shallow breathing alternating with periods of
apnea. Seen in head trauma, neurologic issues and heatstroke.
Cheyne-Stokes
cyclic breathing pattern of gradual increase in depth and breathing, followed by apnea,
seen often in impending death, CHF, drug overdose, and increased intracranial
pressure
Kussmaul
-increased rate >20/min and depth of respirations
Conditions: metabolic acidosis, diabetic ketoacidosis, renal failure
normal breathing rate
, 12-20 breaths per minute
Pulse Quality Normal
2+- Normal not easily obliterated
Apnea
absence of breathing for 10 seconds or more
dyspnea
difficulty breathing
Vital signs
Measurements of the body's most basic functions and useful in detecting or monitoring
medical problems. Include Temperature, Pulse, Respiration, O2 Saturation, BP, and
Pain (Subjective)
BMI
Body Mass index
Underweight BMIs
<18
Contraindications for Rectal temp usage
-Do not take rectal in patients with orthostatic hypotension (can cause vagal reaction),
or unconscious
Pulse
throbbing of arteries due to difference in pulse pressures, which can be felt under skin
blood pressure
