Neutropenia
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What neutrophil count classifies as neutropenia?

  • Less than 2,000
  • Less than 2,500
  • Less than 1,500 (correct)
  • Less than 1,000
  • When should blood cultures be obtained for a client with neutropenia and signs of infection?

  • Only if the infection worsens
  • After the initiation of antibiotics
  • Before the initiation of antibiotics (correct)
  • At any time during treatment
  • What is the primary reason scatter rugs should not be used at the bottom of the stairs for elderly safety?

  • They are not aesthetically pleasing
  • They are difficult to clean
  • They reduce traction (correct)
  • They are expensive
  • Why should a smoke detector have a functioning battery?

    <p>To ensure it functions in case of fire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should a rug not cover an extension or electrical cord?

    <p>To prevent tripping hazards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following safety interventions for elderly at home with their corresponding reasons:

    <p>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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following factors with the potential causes of neutropenia:

    <p>Medications = Cause of neutropenia Disease = Cause of neutropenia Congenital causes = Cause of neutropenia Meticulous hand hygiene by nurse = Cornerstone of neutropenic precautions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following descriptions with the corresponding safety hazards for the elderly at home:

    <p>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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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