NUR 100 Test Questions With Complete Solutions
A nurse concerned about a patients ability to withstand exposure
to pathogens. What blood component should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer Neutrophils the most numerous
leukocyte(WBC) when neutrophil count is low, it indicates a
compromised ability to fight infection
A nurse working in a clinic is assessing patients with a variety of
ages. Which age group should the nurse particularly assess for
subtle signs of subclinical infections Correct Answer Older
adults because infections are more difficult to identify. The
symptoms are not as acute and obvious as in other age groups
because of the decline in all body systems related to aging
A patient tells the nurse"I think I have an ear infection." The
nurse should assess this patient for which objective human
response to an ear infection ? Correct Answer Purulent
drainage
The nurse determines that a secondary line of defense against
infection is the? Correct Answer Immune response
The nurse educator evaluates that a new staff nurse understands
the relationship between a fever and an infection when the
oriented states: Correct Answer Phagocytic cells release
pyrogens that stimulate the hypothalamus
The primary reason a nurse should avoid glued-on artificial nails
is because they? Correct Answer Harbor microorganisms
, What nursing action protects the patient as a susceptible host in
the chain Of infection Correct Answer Administering
childhood immunizations
When brushing a patients hair the nurse notes white oval
particles attached to the hair behind the ears. For what should
the nurse assess the patient Correct Answer Pediculosis
Which condition places a patient at the greatest risk for
developing an infection? Correct Answer Burns over more than
20 percent of the body, a persons total body surface generally
are considered major burn injuries.
Which primary defense protects the body from infection
Correct Answer Tears in the eyes because tears flush
microorganisms and debris
1 inch = how many cm Correct Answer 2.54 cm
1 kg = how many lbs Correct Answer 2.2 lbs
1 lbs = how many oz Correct Answer 16 oz
1 mL = how many gtts (drops) Correct Answer 15 gtts
1 oz = how many mL Correct Answer 30 mL
1 pint = how many cups Correct Answer 2 cups
1 qt = how many pints Correct Answer 2 pints
A nurse concerned about a patients ability to withstand exposure
to pathogens. What blood component should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer Neutrophils the most numerous
leukocyte(WBC) when neutrophil count is low, it indicates a
compromised ability to fight infection
A nurse working in a clinic is assessing patients with a variety of
ages. Which age group should the nurse particularly assess for
subtle signs of subclinical infections Correct Answer Older
adults because infections are more difficult to identify. The
symptoms are not as acute and obvious as in other age groups
because of the decline in all body systems related to aging
A patient tells the nurse"I think I have an ear infection." The
nurse should assess this patient for which objective human
response to an ear infection ? Correct Answer Purulent
drainage
The nurse determines that a secondary line of defense against
infection is the? Correct Answer Immune response
The nurse educator evaluates that a new staff nurse understands
the relationship between a fever and an infection when the
oriented states: Correct Answer Phagocytic cells release
pyrogens that stimulate the hypothalamus
The primary reason a nurse should avoid glued-on artificial nails
is because they? Correct Answer Harbor microorganisms
, What nursing action protects the patient as a susceptible host in
the chain Of infection Correct Answer Administering
childhood immunizations
When brushing a patients hair the nurse notes white oval
particles attached to the hair behind the ears. For what should
the nurse assess the patient Correct Answer Pediculosis
Which condition places a patient at the greatest risk for
developing an infection? Correct Answer Burns over more than
20 percent of the body, a persons total body surface generally
are considered major burn injuries.
Which primary defense protects the body from infection
Correct Answer Tears in the eyes because tears flush
microorganisms and debris
1 inch = how many cm Correct Answer 2.54 cm
1 kg = how many lbs Correct Answer 2.2 lbs
1 lbs = how many oz Correct Answer 16 oz
1 mL = how many gtts (drops) Correct Answer 15 gtts
1 oz = how many mL Correct Answer 30 mL
1 pint = how many cups Correct Answer 2 cups
1 qt = how many pints Correct Answer 2 pints
