8 Questions
What neutrophil count classifies as neutropenia?
Less than 1,500
When should blood cultures be obtained for a client with neutropenia and signs of infection?
Before the initiation of antibiotics
What is the primary reason scatter rugs should not be used at the bottom of the stairs for elderly safety?
They reduce traction
Why should a smoke detector have a functioning battery?
To ensure it functions in case of fire
Why should a rug not cover an extension or electrical cord?
To prevent tripping hazards
Match the following safety interventions for elderly at home with their corresponding reasons:
Do not use scatter rugs at the bottom of the stairs = Reduces traction and may cause falls Ensure smoke detector has a functioning battery = To detect smoke and fire hazards Do not cover extension cord with a rug = To prevent fire risk Obtain blood cultures for neutropenic client with signs of infection = To determine presence of bacteremia
Match the following factors with the potential causes of neutropenia:
Medications = Cause of neutropenia Disease = Cause of neutropenia Congenital causes = Cause of neutropenia Meticulous hand hygiene by nurse = Cornerstone of neutropenic precautions
Match the following descriptions with the corresponding safety hazards for the elderly at home:
Scatter rugs at the bottom of the stairs = Reduces traction and may cause falls Smoke detector present without a battery = Unable to detect smoke and fire hazards Extension cord covered with a rug = Increases fire risk Safety for Elderly at Home that needs Intervention = General concept addressed in the text
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