Nursing Fundamentals Week 3

Question 1

Acute Coronary Syndrome

Answer 1

Sudden reduction or blockage of blood flow to the heart

Question 2

Afebrile

Answer 2

Without fever

Question 3

Assessment

Answer 3

First step of the nursing process. Activities required in the first step are data collection, validation, sorting, and documentation. The purpose is to gather information for health problem identification

Question 4

Attachment

Answer 4

Initial psychological relationship that develops between parents and the neonate

Question 5

Bradycardia

Answer 5

Slower than normal heart rate; heart contracts fewer than 60 times/min

Question 6

Bronchoscopy

Answer 6

Visualize the inside of the airways of diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. Inserted into the airways, usually through the nose or mouth, or occasionally through a tracheostomy

Question 7

Capnography

Answer 7

Also known as end-tidal CO2 monitoring, it provides instant information about how effectively CO2 is eliminated by
the pulmonary system, how effectively it is transported through the vascular system, and how effectively CO2 is produced by
cellular metabolism. Capnography is measured near the end of exhalation.

Question 8

Caring

Answer 8

Universal phenomenon that influences the way we think, feel, and behave in relation to one another

Question 9

Cheyne-Stokes Respiration

Answer 9

Occurs when there is decreased blood flow or injury to the brain stem

Question 10

Diaphragmatic breathing

Answer 10

Respiration in which the abdomen moves out while the diaphragm descends on inspiration

Question 11

Dysthymia

Answer 11

Deviation from the normal pattern of the heartbeat

Question 12

Embryonic stage

Answer 12

Prenatal development includes the development of embryo and of the fetus. 6 week period in which the three layered embryo develops

Question 13

Endotracheal

Answer 13

Occurring within or performed by way of the trachea

Question 14

Eupnea

Answer 14

Normal respirations that are quiet, effortless, and rhythmical

Question 15

Febrile

Answer 15

Elevated body temperature

Question 16

Fetal stage

Answer 16

Prenatal human being between the embryonic stage and birth. Extends from the beginning of the ninth week after fertilization to about 38 weeks after fertilization which is the average time of birth

Question 17

Heat exhaustion

Answer 17

Abnormal condition caused by depletion of body fluid and electrolytes resulting from exposure to intense heat or the inability to acclimatize to heat

Question 18

Heat stroke

Answer 18

Continued exposure to extreme heat that raises the core body temperature to 40.5C (105F) or higher

Question 19

Hematemesis

Answer 19

Vomiting of blood, indicating upper GI bleeding

Question 20

Hemoptysis

Answer 20

Coughing up blood from the respiratory tract

Question 21

Hemothorax

Answer 21

Accumulation of blood and fluid in the pleural cavity between the parietal and visceral pleurae

Question 22

Hyperventilation

Answer 22

Respiratory rate insufficient to prevent carbon dioxide retention

Question 23

Hypotension

Answer 23

Abnormal lowering of blood pressure that is adequate for normal perfusion and oxygenation of tissues

Question 24

Hypovolemia

Answer 24

Abnormally low circulating blood volume

Question 25

Hypoxemia

Answer 25

Arterial blood oxygen level less than 60mmHg; low oxygen level in the blood

Question 26

Hypoxia

Answer 26

Inadequate cellular oxygenation that may result from a deficiency in the delivery or use of oxygen at the cellular level

Question 27

Kussmaul’s respiration

Answer 27

Increase in both rate and depth of respiration

Question 28

NANDAs

Answer 28

North American Nursing Diagnosis Association, organized in 1973. It formally identifies, develops, and classifies nursing diagnoses

Question 29

Nursing process

Answer 29

Systematic problem solving method by which nurses individualize care for each patient. The five steps of the nursing process are assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation

Question 30

Objective data

Answer 30

Information that can be observed by others; free of feeling, perceptions, prejudices

Question 31

Orthopnea

Answer 31

Abnormal condition in which a person must sit or stand to breathe comfortably

Question 32

Perfusion

Answer 32

(1) Passage of a fluid through a specific organ or an area of the body. (2) Therapeutic measure whereby a drug intended
for an isolated part of the body is introduced via the bloodstream. (3) Relates to the ability of the cardiovascular system to pump oxygenated blood to the tissues and return deoxygenated blood to the lungs.

Question 33

Pneumothorax

Answer 33

Collapsed lung. Air leaks into the space between the lungs and chest wall. A blunt or penetrating chest injury, certain medical procedures, or lung disease

Question 34

Pre-embryonic stage

Answer 34

Germinal stage. The first and shortest phase of embryonic development. Lasts from fertilization to the second week of the embryos life (first 2 weeks of prenatal development )

Question 35

Presence

Answer 35

Deep physical, psychological, and spiritual connection or engagement between a nurse and patient

Question 36

Pyrexia

Answer 36

Abnormal elevation of the temperature of the body above 37C (98.6F) because of disease ; same as fever

Question 37

Outcome

Answer 37

Condition of a patient at the end of treatment, including the degree of wellness and the need for continuing care, medication, support, counseling, or education

Question 38

Subjective data

Answer 38

Information gathered from patient statements; the patients feelings and perceptions. Not verifiable by another except by inference

Question 39

Tachycardia

Answer 39

Rapid regular heart beat ranging between 100 and 150 beats/min

Question 40

Tracheostomy

Answer 40

Procedure whereby a surgical incision is made into the trachea and a short artificial airway (tracheostomy tube) is inserted

Question 41

Validation

Answer 41

Act of confirming, verifying, or corroborating the accuracy of assessment data or the appropriateness of the care plan