Unitek college Term 1 Final Exam
Questions with Verified Answers
What is acute pain? How long does it last? - Answer -sudden onset, usually subsides
once treated.
Lasts no more than 6 months
What is chronic pain? - Answer -Pain continues for 6 months or longer, usually related
to an underlying issue ie: arthritis or illness
Who is the founder of modern day nursing? - Answer -Florence Nightingale
What is Maslow's hierarchy of needs? - Answer -1. Physiological needs
2. Safety and Security needs
3. Love and Belonging Needs
4. Self esteem
5. self actualization
What is surgical asepsis? - Answer -the process of creating and maintaining an area
that is completely free of pathogens (sterile technique)
What is medical asepsis? - Answer -measures used to reduce and prevent the spread
of pathogens (clean technique)
What is the best way to breaking the chain of infection? - Answer -Washing hands
What is objective data? - Answer -What you observe and can measure
What is subjective data? - Answer -Data that only the subject or "patient" can feel and
will tell you. Usually in a statement.
When should discharge planning begin? - Answer -Shortly after admission
When is a discharge against medical advice signed? - Answer -an AMA form is signed
when patient wishes to leave healthcare facility against medical advice
What is blanching? - Answer -whitening of skin/nail due to pressure, if not returned to
normal color within 3 seconds or less it may be an indicator for poor blood circulation.
