Homeostasis and Fractures Quiz

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What is the main function of negative feedback in homeostasis?

To amplify changes for faster response
To shut down the homeostatic mechanisms
To initiate the body's stress response
To maintain stability by counteracting changes (correct)

What is the primary role of nurses in post-operative patient care?

Coordinate with insurance companies for billing
Perform surgical procedures as required
Monitor the patient's condition and provide necessary care (correct)
Administer medication as per doctor's instructions

What is the main component of a full blood count?

Hemoglobin, hematocrit, and blood urea nitrogen
Red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets (correct)
Glucose, cholesterol, and triglycerides
Plasma, serum, and antibodies

What is the primary function of white blood cells?

Defending the body against infections (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of UREA in the body?

Removing waste nitrogen from the body (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which electrolyte is essential for muscle contraction and nerve function?

Potassium (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main role of sodium in the body?

Maintaining fluid balance and blood pressure (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of calcium in the body?

Supporting bone and teeth health (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is hypernatremia?

High sodium levels in the blood, leading to dehydration and neurological symptoms (B) Signup and view all the answers

What are the healing stages of a bone fracture in the correct order?

Inflammation, soft callus formation, hard callus formation, bone remodeling (C) Signup and view all the answers

What can delay fracture healing?

Inadequate blood supply to the fracture site (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are the signs and symptoms of a fracture?

Pain, swelling, deformity, and loss of function in the injured area (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of potassium in the body?

Supporting nerve function and muscle control (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are the components of a full blood count?

Red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of white blood cells in the body?

Fighting infection and disease (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the chain of homeostasis?

Stimulus, receptor, control center, effector, response (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is hypermagnesemia?

High magnesium levels in the blood (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of sodium in the body?

Regulating blood pressure (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of calcium in the body?

Assisting in bone formation (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of UREA in the body?

Excreting waste nitrogen (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean when it refers to homeostasis at the body level?

Maintaining stability within the entire body (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are anions and examples?

Negatively charged ions, e.g., chloride and bicarbonate (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of nurses in post-operative patient care?

Monitoring vital signs and assessing for complications (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a full blood count?

A test to count the number of different blood cells in a sample (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of creatinine in the body?

Indicating kidney function (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are the primary causes of hypernatremia?

Dehydration (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are the components of a full blood count?

Red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of magnesium in the body?

Maintaining heart rhythm (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main role of potassium in the body?

Supporting muscle function (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the chain of homeostasis?

Stimulus, receptor, control center, effector, response (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of white blood cells in the body?

Fighting infection (C) Signup and view all the answers

What are anions and examples?

Negatively charged ions, e.g., chloride, bicarbonate (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of UREA in the body?

Removing waste nitrogen (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the nurse’s role in post-operative patient care?

Monitoring vital signs (B) Signup and view all the answers

What are the signs and symptoms of a fracture?

Pain, tenderness, deformity (B) Signup and view all the answers

What are the healing stages of a bone fracture in the correct order?

Inflammation, soft callus formation, hard callus formation, bone remodeling (B) Signup and view all the answers

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What is the main function of negative feedback in homeostasis?

What is the primary role of nurses in post-operative patient care?

What is the main component of a full blood count?

What is the primary function of white blood cells?

What is the main function of UREA in the body?

Which electrolyte is essential for muscle contraction and nerve function?

What is the main role of sodium in the body?

What is the primary function of calcium in the body?

What is hypernatremia?

What are the healing stages of a bone fracture in the correct order?

What can delay fracture healing?

What are the signs and symptoms of a fracture?

What is the primary function of potassium in the body?

What are the components of a full blood count?

What is the primary function of white blood cells in the body?

What is the chain of homeostasis?

What is hypermagnesemia?

What is the primary role of sodium in the body?

What is the primary function of calcium in the body?

What is the primary function of UREA in the body?

What does it mean when it refers to homeostasis at the body level?

What are anions and examples?

What is the primary role of nurses in post-operative patient care?

What is a full blood count?

What is the primary function of creatinine in the body?

What are the primary causes of hypernatremia?

What are the components of a full blood count?

What is the primary function of magnesium in the body?

What is the main role of potassium in the body?

What is the chain of homeostasis?

What is the primary function of white blood cells in the body?

What are anions and examples?

What is the main function of UREA in the body?

What is the nurse’s role in post-operative patient care?

What are the signs and symptoms of a fracture?

What are the healing stages of a bone fracture in the correct order?

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