Arizona State University (ASU) NUR 352 Fundamental Concepts in Nursing Exam 1 Practice Exam

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• Which abbreviation expands to 'diagnosis'?
• In the health history, what does the 'S' component stand for?
• Oncologist is best described as which of the following?
• ABD expands to which body region?
• GI stands for which body system?
• Which disease is correctly matched to droplet precautions?
• Protective environment includes which feature?
• Which respiratory pattern is characterized by cycles of deep and faster breathing followed by periods of apnea?
• What does the 'Q' in the pain assessment stand for?
• What temperature below which hypothermia is diagnosed?
• LOC indicates what aspect of neurologic assessment?
• Which abbreviation means 'rule out'?
• What occurs during sepsis?
• What is the portal of entry?
• Dysrhythmia refers to what?
• What is the normal oral temperature range in Celsius?
• OOB stands for which phrase?
• Which infection is classified as a central line associated bloodstream infection?
• Which action helps ensure accurate EHR documentation?
• Which disease requires contact precautions?
• Which of the following is NOT part of FACT charting?
• C&S stands for which laboratory test?
• An expected body temperature around 37 C is typical for a healthy adult. Which option shows 37 C?
• UA stands for what?
• Penicillin is best described as:
• Which of the following is not listed as one of the four modes of communication?
• Which option represents the meaning of q in dosing intervals?
• Which practice should be avoided when measuring blood pressure?
• Which statement about portals of exit and entry is true?
• An oncologist is a physician who specializes in what area?
• Which physical assessment technique involves listening to sounds with a stethoscope or Doppler?
• Which factor is specifically noted as affecting blood pressure measurement?
• Which of the following is an example of innate immunity?
• Passive communication is best described as:
• gtt is an abbreviation for what?
• What is the normal oxygen saturation percentage range, noting a lower tolerance for chronic lung disease?
• Axillary temperature is usually lower than oral and tympanic by approximately how much?
• Which of the following are examples of nonspecific immune cells?
• Feedback allows the sender and receiver to know the message was properly understood.
• Which pain assessment tool uses faces to rate pain?
• Which combination represents components of specific immunity?
• What is the chain of infection?
• Orthostatic hypotension is defined by a specific change after standing. Which option best matches this definition?
• The abbreviation r/o means?
• Which practice is NOT a recommended element of therapeutic communication?
• Hospital acquired infection is defined as:
• Which term corresponds to an antibiotic drug that combats bacteria by interfering with bacterial cell-wall synthesis?
• ICU stands for which hospital unit?
• Which type of question encourages a patient to express thoughts without influencing the direction?
• Provide an example of the chain of infection. In the example, which component is the portal of entry?
• Systolic blood pressure is best defined as the force of blood against arterial walls during which phase?
• Aggressive communication is best described as:
• Which action is part of care for hyperthermia?
• Which abbreviation means 'as needed'?
• What are the possible scopes of communication?
• In a health care setting, what are the common modes of transmission?
• What is asepsis?
• The acronym CPR corresponds to which life-saving procedure?
• Health promotion refers to:
• Which term describes a localized physical condition that is reddened, swollen, hot, and often painful?
• In the SBAR framework, which category covers the circumstances that led up to the situation, including relevant history and vital signs?
• What describes the transmission step in the chain of infection?
• Which of the following is listed as a risk factor affecting susceptibility?
• In SBAR, which category follows Background?
• Which type of immunity is short-lived, borrowed immunity?
• Which abbreviation indicates nausea and vomiting?
• Assertive communication is best described as:
• In a lab order, which abbreviation refers to culture and sensitivity testing?
• What determines a susceptible host?
• What are standard precautions?
• Rx stands for which term?
• Hx stands for which term used in patient history?
• Which SBAR category involves stating what should be done to correct the problem?
• Pulse strength refers to which characteristic?
• Which of the following is a security consideration associated with electronic health records?
• Which SBAR category states what should be done to correct the problem?
• A.c or a.c stands for which of the following?
• Which situation requires using soap and water rather than alcohol-based sanitizer?
• Which action should be documented immediately after writing a prescription, unless you are in a sterile environment?
• Which two temperature measurement methods share the same normal range as oral temperature?
• Tx stands for which health care term?
• Which statement best describes nonverbal communication?
• NPO stands for which instruction?
• LMP refers to which aspect of a patient's history?
• Which abbreviation stands for 'before meals'?
• Which SBAR component provides the nurse's assessment?
• What is a portal of exit?
• DNR stands for in patient orders?
• Which statement best describes tachypnea?
• Standard precautions are used for ALL patients. Which practice is part of Standard Precautions?
• What is the normal pulse rate range for an adult?
• NKDA stands for which phrase?
• What is a general survey?
• What is communication?
• Which disease requires droplet precautions?
• Which are qualities of therapeutic communication?
• Diastolic pressure is the force against arterial walls during which cardiac phase?
• Which pattern is defined by an increased rate and depth of breathing, often seen with metabolic acidosis?
• Which option indicates dosing three times a day?
• Which temperature is defined as hyperthermia?
• When documenting O2 saturation, which statement is correct?
• In charting, hr denotes which of the following?
• BK stands for which anatomical location?
• Which term describes an infection acquired in a hospital setting?
• Which item is NOT part of the general survey data?
• What is the primary purpose of ISBAR in healthcare communication?
• What is pulse pressure?
• The abbreviation MI stands for which medical condition?
• Which abbreviation stands for the term 'out of bed'?
• What term describes infections that occur more cases than normal within a local geographic area?
• Which term represents the meaning of 'every' in dosing terms?
• Passive-aggressive communication is best described as:
• Which of the following defines an unexpected blood pressure reading?
• Which practice best supports therapeutic communication?
• Transmission-based precautions involve applying more PPE when dealing with patients with certain infections.
• True or False: Which statement best describes the impact of communication on safety?
• In chain of infection, host susceptibility refers to what?
• Which factor primarily triggers an increase in respiration rate?
• ICU indicates care in which hospital unit?
• Which term describes the mode by which infectious agents can travel from one person to another?
• What is diastolic blood pressure?
• Pulse deficit is the difference between which pulses?
• Which term describes increased depth and rate of breathing typically seen with exercise?
• What is a reservoir?
• What is the definition of referral in a healthcare context?
• What is infection?
• Which abbreviation indicates no known allergies?
• What is an infectious agent?
• Which term describes an unlicensed assistive personnel?
• Which statement best describes medical asepsis?
• Which are primary prevention strategies for preventing infection?
• What is a potential consequence of uncontrolled infection?
• Which abbreviation represents 'treatment'?
• What is respiration?
• Which term does CPR stand for?
• In the health history acronym, what does the 'L' stand for?
• Auscultate means:
• Which is NOT a common reservoir for microorganisms?
• The abbreviation NG stands for which term?
• Systemic infection may start as local infections and then can get into the bloodstream.
• In patients with chronic lung disease, oxygen saturation may be tolerated as low as what percent?
• Which method is effective at removing spores like C. difficile?
• Which abbreviation expands to 'fasting blood sugar'?
• Hx is used to denote which concept in a patient's history?
• What does H&H stand for in a patient's laboratory results?
• Which pain assessment tool is based on observation of a patient’s behavior?
• Which statement best distinguishes assertive communication from passive communication?
• Which term is defined as a physician who studies and treats tumors?
• Which statement best defines objective data?
• Which medical term is represented by the abbreviation LUE?
• UA stands for which test?
• LLE is used to refer to which body part?
• What term describes the act of examining or reviewing during a physical assessment?
• Which of the following factors may affect respiratory rate?
• What is the normal blood pressure range for an adult?
• What are the stages of infection?
• Which of the following lists contains all four modes of communication as described?
• Hyperventilation versus hypoventilation is best described by which statement?
• N&V, N/V stands for which symptom phrase?
• What term describes infections that occur worldwide?
• What cuff width is appropriate for measuring blood pressure relative to arm circumference?
• What’s the difference between medical asepsis and surgical asepsis?
• What does the abbreviation CXR stand for?
• What is a valid component of the clinical judgment model?
• Stat means what in urgent orders?
• Which statement best describes secondary prevention?
• FBS stands for which test?
• Not a mode of transmission in healthcare settings?
• Which statement correctly defines tachycardia and bradycardia?
• Which expansion matches LMP?
• Which abbreviation refers to the abdomen?
• What is the correct order of the nursing process model abbreviated as APIE?
• Which of the following lists the four communication styles?
• Pulse deficit is defined as which?
• Which abbreviation indicates nothing by mouth?
• Which is a nursing intervention for hypothermia?
• Bp stands for which vital sign?
• Orthostatic hypotension is defined as:
• What does PO stand for in medical abbreviations?
• Standard precautions include which action regarding laundry and equipment?
• What is the difference between verbal and nonverbal communication?
• What is collaboration in healthcare?
• Which is an example of secondary prevention?
• Pulse equality is best described as which?
• In dosing terms, which option means 'every'?
• What is an example of a portal of exit?
• Which statement about infection locations is true?
• Droplet precautions description: Which statement is correct?
• What are three components needed for communication?
• Cheyne-Stokes respirations differ from Kussmaul respirations in which way?
• What information is gathered from a general survey?
• Which abbreviation is used to denote nasogastric?
• IV is used to denote which method of administration?
• In the chain-of-infection example, which component reflects the host's protection against infection?
• Which of the following is an example of passive immunity?
• Which temperature is considered harmful and warrant attention?
• Which part of the health history records all medications, including OTC, prescription, herbal, and vitamins?
• HOB stands for what in nursing notes describing patient position?
• Inflammation is best defined as:
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a possible cause of increased body temperature?
• Which term means 'before meals' in medical shorthand?
• Which factors influence communication?
• Which term matches the definition the process of enabling people to increase control over, and to improve, their health?
• Which physical assessment technique involves tapping body parts with fingers or small instruments?
• In medical notes, what does C/O stand for?
• UAP stands for:
• What is aseptic technique?
• Which type of immunity is natural, general protection?
• gtt is used to indicate which of the following?
• Which disease requires standard precautions?
• Rectal or temporal temperatures are usually higher than oral by approximately how much?
• Who is responsible for reviewing vital signs documented by unlicensed personnel?
• O2 stands for which term?
• TID indicates dosing frequency of?
• Which action helps prevent medication errors when taking verbal or written provider orders?
• Which of the following is an example of adaptive immunity?
• I&O stands for which of the following?
• Which statement best describes subjective data?
• GI stands for which body system?
• MRSA stands for which organism?
• What knowledge must the nurse have in order to conduct aseptic technique?
• DX stands for which medical term?
• Hyperpnea is characterized by which of the following?
• Pulse rhythm refers to which characteristic?
• What is included in the assessment for infection?
• NKA stands for which phrase?
• What is the term for examining by touch?
• In SBAR, which category states the situation you are calling or reporting about?
• In fluid balance records, which abbreviation denotes fluid intake and output?
• What action is part of standard precautions?
• Which type of immunity is developing immunity, specific protection?
• What does Ad lib mean?
• Apnea versus bradypnea is defined as which?
• Which disease requires airborne precautions?
• How is data collected from the patient?
• Which feature of electronic health records helps ensure data can be accessed promptly by clinicians?
• Which term matches the description 'a healthcare team member trained to perform patient activities under supervision of the nurse'?
• In SBAR, which category identifies the sender's name and title?
• Which abbreviation indicates the left lower extremity?
• What is the normal body temperature for an adult?