8/22/25, 5:44 PM Alverno College N524 Exam 1
Alverno College N524 Exam 1 test bank 2025-2026 \latest
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what is the definition of arterial the measure of the pressure exerted by the blood as it flows
blood pressure? through the arteries
what is blood pressure equal BP = CO x PVR
to? BP = x BP = cardiac output x peripheral vascular resistance what
______
what occurs during Systolic? the contraction of ventricles
what occurs during diastolic? relaxation of ventricles
what is pulse pressure? difference between the diastolic and systolic approx. 30-40 mmHg
cardiac output blood viscosity blood volume vascular resistance
arterial wall elasticity
what biological factors can
affect BP?
What are te vital signs? temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, pain
What does temperature reflects the balance from the heat produced vs the heat the body
measure? loses
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, 8/22/25, 5:20 PM PN fundamental hesi V1
Age (Temp
decrease)
What factors can affect body Exercise
temperature?
Diurnal: 1.5 degrees higher late
afternoon/early evening Stress
Environment
Why would the temperature Less effective heat control. oral temperature lower
be lower in aging adult?
oral
temporal
axillary
Where can the temperature be
taken? (armpit)
rectal
tympanic (ear)
Foley catheter sensor
Hot or cold
what factors may affect oral
temp? fluids smoking
what factors can affect cerumen (earwax)
tympanic temp?
what factors can affect Perspiration
temporal temp?
what factors can affect rectal stool
temp?
Adult normal temperature? 96.8 - 98.6
100.4 - 105.8 Pyrexia, febrile
105.8 and above temperature hyperpyrexia
axillary temp is ideal for which child
patient? choose best
answer
-child
-80 yr old woman
-Newborn
-40 year old male
which temperature location rectal
should be last resort?
which temp location is the oral
most accurate and
convenient?
what is the pulse? A wave of blood created by contraction of the left ventricle of
the heart.
2/1
2
Alverno College N524 Exam 1 test bank 2025-2026 \latest
update questions and accurate detailed answers \verified
100% \GRADED A+
what is the definition of arterial the measure of the pressure exerted by the blood as it flows
blood pressure? through the arteries
what is blood pressure equal BP = CO x PVR
to? BP = x BP = cardiac output x peripheral vascular resistance what
______
what occurs during Systolic? the contraction of ventricles
what occurs during diastolic? relaxation of ventricles
what is pulse pressure? difference between the diastolic and systolic approx. 30-40 mmHg
cardiac output blood viscosity blood volume vascular resistance
arterial wall elasticity
what biological factors can
affect BP?
What are te vital signs? temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, pain
What does temperature reflects the balance from the heat produced vs the heat the body
measure? loses
/ 1/1
2
, 8/22/25, 5:20 PM PN fundamental hesi V1
Age (Temp
decrease)
What factors can affect body Exercise
temperature?
Diurnal: 1.5 degrees higher late
afternoon/early evening Stress
Environment
Why would the temperature Less effective heat control. oral temperature lower
be lower in aging adult?
oral
temporal
axillary
Where can the temperature be
taken? (armpit)
rectal
tympanic (ear)
Foley catheter sensor
Hot or cold
what factors may affect oral
temp? fluids smoking
what factors can affect cerumen (earwax)
tympanic temp?
what factors can affect Perspiration
temporal temp?
what factors can affect rectal stool
temp?
Adult normal temperature? 96.8 - 98.6
100.4 - 105.8 Pyrexia, febrile
105.8 and above temperature hyperpyrexia
axillary temp is ideal for which child
patient? choose best
answer
-child
-80 yr old woman
-Newborn
-40 year old male
which temperature location rectal
should be last resort?
which temp location is the oral
most accurate and
convenient?
what is the pulse? A wave of blood created by contraction of the left ventricle of
the heart.
2/1
2
