Positions
Pulses
Stressors
Learning
Abbreviations & Time
100

This position involves the client lying flat on their stomach with their head turned to one side.

What is prone

100

This pulse is auscultated at the 5th intercostal space, midclavicular line, and is the most accurate for assessing heart rate.

What is the Apical Pulse

100

This type of stressor includes things that physically alter the body, such as illness, injury, heat, cold, pain, or lack of oxygen.

What is Physiologic Stressor 

100

This teaching approach focuses on adults and emphasizes self-direction, problem-solving, and learning based on life experiences.

What is Andragogy 

100

Convert this military time to traditional time: 1415.

What is 2:15 pm

200

This position is avoided in respiratory distress because it limits chest expansion.

What is Prone

200

This commonly checked pulse is located on the thumb side of the wrist.

What is the Radial Pulse 

200

This type of stressor is triggered by thoughts, emotions, or mental processes—such as fear, anxiety, guilt, or worrying about an exam.

What is Psychological Stressor 

200

This teaching approach is directed toward children and typically involves structured guidance, simpler explanations, and teacher-driven learning.

What is Pedagogy

200

A vital sign check is ordered for 6:10 AM. Write this in military time.

What is 0610

300

This position helps decrease the risk of aspiration during tube feedings.

What is Fowler's

300

Found behind the knee, this pulse can be challenging to palpate but is important for assessing leg perfusion.

What is the Popliteal Pulse 

300

This stressor arises from interactions or expectations within relationships, roles, or society—such as peer pressure, family conflict, job demands, or financial strain.

What is Social Stressor 

300

This learning style involves hands-on skills and physical movement—such as performing a procedure, demonstrating a technique, or manipulating equipment.

What is Psychomotor Learning 

300

The procedure is scheduled for 2130. What time is that on a 12-hour clock?

What is 9:30 pm

400

This position is recommended for clients at risk for aspiration, especially after anesthesia.

What is Lateral

400

This pulse is located in the groin and is used to assess circulation to the lower extremities.

What is the Femoral Pulse

400

This stressor involves challenges to one’s beliefs, values, sense of purpose, or connection to something greater—such as questioning faith or struggling to find meaning during illness.

What is Spiritual Stressor 

400

This type of learning style focuses on knowing, understanding, and thinking—such as recalling facts, analyzing information, or solving problems.

What is Cognitive Learning 

400

Convert this time to military time: 7:45 pm.

What is 1945

500

This position can worsen gastroesophageal reflux due to the direction of gravity on stomach contents.

What is Trendelenburg

500

This pulse is found on the top of the foot, near the center between the first and second toe tendons.

What is the Dorsalis Pedis Pulse

500

This level of prevention aims to reduce long-term effects of a stressor—such as providing therapy after a crisis, offering support groups, or helping clients manage chronic stress.

What is Tertiary Prevention 

500

This learning style deals with emotions, attitudes, values, and beliefs—such as showing motivation, demonstrating empathy, or developing commitment.

What is Affective Learning 

500

This abbreviation tells the nurse to administer a medication four times a day.

What is qid

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