CORRECT ANSWERS .
The average adult has approximately how many liters of blood? - Correct Answer -5
The test that is done most often to evaluate blood loss is: - Correct Answer -Hematocrit
In response to infection, white blood cells stimulate the bone marrow to produce more white
blood cells by secreting: - Correct Answer -Colony stimulating factor
Which type of cell helps the body resist antigens by releasing heparin and histamine? -
Correct Answer -Basophils
True or False., - Scrupulous hand-washing is an important component in the infection
prevention strategy for a patient with severe neutropenia. - Correct Answer -True
Without at least one functioning kidney, death can occur: - Correct Answer -within a few
days
How much urine is normally excreted in a 24 hour period? - Correct Answer -1500 ml
In addition to renal disease, which of the following conditions can affect a patient's BUN
level? - Correct Answer -increase protein metabolism., hydration status., & liver failure
Which of the following is a panic value for serum creatinine for an individual who is not on
dialysis? - Correct Answer -10mg/dl
True or False., - The nurse should always check a patient's latest creatinine and BUN results
before administering a potentially nephrotoxic drug. - Correct Answer -True
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