FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING WITH QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT VERIFIED ACCURATE ANSWERS (A+)
GUARANTEED PASS
maslow hierarchy of needs - CORRECT ANSWERS-provides a framework for nursing
assessment and for understanding the needs of patients at all levels; many nursing interventions are
aimed at meeting patients' basic human needs
Maslows level 1: physiologic needs - CORRECT ANSWERS-oxygen, food, water, sex, rest,
physical activity; physiologic needs are highest priority
Maslows level 2: safety and security needs - CORRECT ANSWERS-both physical and emotional
components; being protected from potential or actual harm
Maslows level 3: love and belonging needs - CORRECT ANSWERS-often called higher-level
needs; understanding and acceptance of others in both giving and receiving love; feeling of belonging;
unmet needs produce loneliness and isolation
Maslows level 4: self-esteem needs - CORRECT ANSWERS-need for a person to feel good
about oneself, to feel pride and a sense of accomplishment, and to believe that others also respect and
appreciate those accomplishments; positive self-esteem facilitates the person's confidence and
independence
Maslows level 5: Self-Actualization - CORRECT ANSWERS-acceptance of self and others as
they are; each lower level must be met; focus of interest on problems outside oneself; respect for all
people; focus on strengths and possibilities vs problems
rectal temp - CORRECT ANSWERS-37.5 C, 99.5 F
axillary temp - CORRECT ANSWERS-36.5 C, 97.7 F
tympanic temp - CORRECT ANSWERS-37.5 C, 99.5 F
,forehead temp - CORRECT ANSWERS-34.4 C, 94.0 F
heat production - CORRECT ANSWERS--primary source is metabolism
-hormones, muscle movements, exercise increase metabolism
-thyroid hormone and shivering also increase heat production
- energy production decreases and heat production increases
sources of heat loss - CORRECT ANSWERS-skin (primary source), evaporation of sweat,
warming and humidifying inspired air, eliminating urine and feces
radiation - CORRECT ANSWERS-diffusion of heat by electromagnetic waves (such as an
uncovered head)
factors affecting body temp - CORRECT ANSWERS--circadian rhythms
-age and gender
-physical activity
-state of health
-environmental temperature
pulse is regulated by what? - CORRECT ANSWERS-autonomic nervous system through cardiac
sinoatrial node
Nursing is recognized as profession based on what criteria - CORRECT ANSWERS--well defined
body specific and unique knowledge
-strong service orientation
-recognized authority by a professional group (ANA)
-code of ethics
-professional organization that sets standards
-ongoing research
-autonomy and self-regulation
, Florence Nightingale - CORRECT ANSWERS-defined nursing as both an art and science,
differentiated nursing from medicine, created freestanding nursing education, published books; founder
of modern nursing
Clara Barton - CORRECT ANSWERS-established red cross; volunteered to care for wounds and
feed union soldiers during civil war; served as supervisor of nurses for the army of James
sources of knowledge - CORRECT ANSWERS--traditional ( passed down from generation to
generation)
-authoritative- comes from an expert, accepted as truth based on person's perceived expertise
-scientific (obtained through the scientific method-research)
objective - CORRECT ANSWERS-you can see the object
subjective - CORRECT ANSWERS-coming from that subject
types of knowledge - CORRECT ANSWERS--science (observing, identifying, describing,
investigating, and explaining events and occurences that are perceived in world)
-philosophy (the study of wisdom, fundamental knowledge, and the processes used to develop and
construct on perception on life)
-process (a series of actions, changes, or functions intended to bring about a desired result)
goals of nursing research - CORRECT ANSWERS--improve care in clinical setting
-study ppl and nurse process: education, policy development, ethics, nursing history
-develop greater autonomy and strength as a profession
-provide evidence-based nursing practice
deductive reasoning - CORRECT ANSWERS-examines a general idea and then considers
specific actions or ideas
CORRECT VERIFIED ACCURATE ANSWERS (A+)
GUARANTEED PASS
maslow hierarchy of needs - CORRECT ANSWERS-provides a framework for nursing
assessment and for understanding the needs of patients at all levels; many nursing interventions are
aimed at meeting patients' basic human needs
Maslows level 1: physiologic needs - CORRECT ANSWERS-oxygen, food, water, sex, rest,
physical activity; physiologic needs are highest priority
Maslows level 2: safety and security needs - CORRECT ANSWERS-both physical and emotional
components; being protected from potential or actual harm
Maslows level 3: love and belonging needs - CORRECT ANSWERS-often called higher-level
needs; understanding and acceptance of others in both giving and receiving love; feeling of belonging;
unmet needs produce loneliness and isolation
Maslows level 4: self-esteem needs - CORRECT ANSWERS-need for a person to feel good
about oneself, to feel pride and a sense of accomplishment, and to believe that others also respect and
appreciate those accomplishments; positive self-esteem facilitates the person's confidence and
independence
Maslows level 5: Self-Actualization - CORRECT ANSWERS-acceptance of self and others as
they are; each lower level must be met; focus of interest on problems outside oneself; respect for all
people; focus on strengths and possibilities vs problems
rectal temp - CORRECT ANSWERS-37.5 C, 99.5 F
axillary temp - CORRECT ANSWERS-36.5 C, 97.7 F
tympanic temp - CORRECT ANSWERS-37.5 C, 99.5 F
,forehead temp - CORRECT ANSWERS-34.4 C, 94.0 F
heat production - CORRECT ANSWERS--primary source is metabolism
-hormones, muscle movements, exercise increase metabolism
-thyroid hormone and shivering also increase heat production
- energy production decreases and heat production increases
sources of heat loss - CORRECT ANSWERS-skin (primary source), evaporation of sweat,
warming and humidifying inspired air, eliminating urine and feces
radiation - CORRECT ANSWERS-diffusion of heat by electromagnetic waves (such as an
uncovered head)
factors affecting body temp - CORRECT ANSWERS--circadian rhythms
-age and gender
-physical activity
-state of health
-environmental temperature
pulse is regulated by what? - CORRECT ANSWERS-autonomic nervous system through cardiac
sinoatrial node
Nursing is recognized as profession based on what criteria - CORRECT ANSWERS--well defined
body specific and unique knowledge
-strong service orientation
-recognized authority by a professional group (ANA)
-code of ethics
-professional organization that sets standards
-ongoing research
-autonomy and self-regulation
, Florence Nightingale - CORRECT ANSWERS-defined nursing as both an art and science,
differentiated nursing from medicine, created freestanding nursing education, published books; founder
of modern nursing
Clara Barton - CORRECT ANSWERS-established red cross; volunteered to care for wounds and
feed union soldiers during civil war; served as supervisor of nurses for the army of James
sources of knowledge - CORRECT ANSWERS--traditional ( passed down from generation to
generation)
-authoritative- comes from an expert, accepted as truth based on person's perceived expertise
-scientific (obtained through the scientific method-research)
objective - CORRECT ANSWERS-you can see the object
subjective - CORRECT ANSWERS-coming from that subject
types of knowledge - CORRECT ANSWERS--science (observing, identifying, describing,
investigating, and explaining events and occurences that are perceived in world)
-philosophy (the study of wisdom, fundamental knowledge, and the processes used to develop and
construct on perception on life)
-process (a series of actions, changes, or functions intended to bring about a desired result)
goals of nursing research - CORRECT ANSWERS--improve care in clinical setting
-study ppl and nurse process: education, policy development, ethics, nursing history
-develop greater autonomy and strength as a profession
-provide evidence-based nursing practice
deductive reasoning - CORRECT ANSWERS-examines a general idea and then considers
specific actions or ideas
