NSL 212 Exam 1 Questions With Complete Solutions
7 Attributes of a Symptom Correct Answers 1.) Onset- when
and how did symptom start?
2.) Location- where is the symptom? does it radiate or is it
localized?
3.) Duration- is the symptom constant or intermittent?
4.) Characteristic Symptoms- is the symptom sharp? dull?
burning? how severe is the symptom?
5.) Associated Manifestations- difficulties with activities of
daily living (ADLs) or mobility?
6.) Relieving Factors- What makes it better?
7.) Treatments- what medication have you treated the symptom
with?
OLD CART
Adult BP Ranges Correct Answers Hypotension 70/40-90/60
Normal 90/60-120/80
Prehypertension 120/80-140-90
Hypertension I 140/90-160/100
Hypertension II 160/100- 190/100
Airborne Precautions (definition) Correct Answers Tier Two
Transmission Precautions for diseases transmitted by small
droplet; measles, chickenpox, TB
Apnea Correct Answers temporary pause of respiration
Areas of concern in family histories Correct Answers Multiple
closely related people with same condition, disorders occurring
at a younger age than usual, sudden and unexpected cardiac
, deaths, 3 or more pregnancy losses, dysmorphoric features, and
developmental delay
Axillary Temperature Correct Answers place thermometer in
middle of axilla; takes longest; 1 degree lower than oral; safe of
neonate or confused patient
Blood Pressure (BP) (definition) Correct Answers systolic
BP/diastolic BP
Brachycardia Correct Answers abnormally low HR
Bradypnea Correct Answers abnormally low RR
Break the Chain: Host Correct Answers provide adequate
nutrition and rest, provide immunization, and use protective
isolation for patients with inadequate resistance
Break the Chain: Infectious Agent Correct Answers early
recognition, accurate identification, cleansing contaminated
objects, disinfection, sterilization
Break the Chain: Portal of Entry Correct Answers maintain
skin/mucous membrane integrity, cover wounds as needed,
dispose of used needles, keep all urinary drainage systems
closed
Break the Chain: Portal of Exit Correct Answers Respiratory:
cover nose/mouth when coughing/sneezing, wear mask if
infected
7 Attributes of a Symptom Correct Answers 1.) Onset- when
and how did symptom start?
2.) Location- where is the symptom? does it radiate or is it
localized?
3.) Duration- is the symptom constant or intermittent?
4.) Characteristic Symptoms- is the symptom sharp? dull?
burning? how severe is the symptom?
5.) Associated Manifestations- difficulties with activities of
daily living (ADLs) or mobility?
6.) Relieving Factors- What makes it better?
7.) Treatments- what medication have you treated the symptom
with?
OLD CART
Adult BP Ranges Correct Answers Hypotension 70/40-90/60
Normal 90/60-120/80
Prehypertension 120/80-140-90
Hypertension I 140/90-160/100
Hypertension II 160/100- 190/100
Airborne Precautions (definition) Correct Answers Tier Two
Transmission Precautions for diseases transmitted by small
droplet; measles, chickenpox, TB
Apnea Correct Answers temporary pause of respiration
Areas of concern in family histories Correct Answers Multiple
closely related people with same condition, disorders occurring
at a younger age than usual, sudden and unexpected cardiac
, deaths, 3 or more pregnancy losses, dysmorphoric features, and
developmental delay
Axillary Temperature Correct Answers place thermometer in
middle of axilla; takes longest; 1 degree lower than oral; safe of
neonate or confused patient
Blood Pressure (BP) (definition) Correct Answers systolic
BP/diastolic BP
Brachycardia Correct Answers abnormally low HR
Bradypnea Correct Answers abnormally low RR
Break the Chain: Host Correct Answers provide adequate
nutrition and rest, provide immunization, and use protective
isolation for patients with inadequate resistance
Break the Chain: Infectious Agent Correct Answers early
recognition, accurate identification, cleansing contaminated
objects, disinfection, sterilization
Break the Chain: Portal of Entry Correct Answers maintain
skin/mucous membrane integrity, cover wounds as needed,
dispose of used needles, keep all urinary drainage systems
closed
Break the Chain: Portal of Exit Correct Answers Respiratory:
cover nose/mouth when coughing/sneezing, wear mask if
infected
