The nurse understands that which set of vitals most likely ...

[jenna1]

The nurse understands that which set of vitals most likely indicates infection?
 
  a. 98.6, 75, 18, 120/80
  b. 99, 80, 19, 110/70
  c. 100.5, 96, 22, 150/100
  d. 98.9, 65, 18, 98/62

Question 2

The nurse correctly identifies which patient as having the greatest risk for infection?
 
  a. An 80-year-old male with an enlarged prostate
  b. A 24-year-old female long-distance runner
  c. A 50-year-old obese male
  d. A 40-year-old sexually active female

[bimper21]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
With infection, temperature will rise and blood pressure will increase along with pulse and respiratory rate.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The 80-year-old has more risk factors because he is elderly and has increased risk of urinary tract infection related to prostate enlargement, so he has two risk factors. A 24-year-old runner is likely healthy with no additional risk factors. The 50-year-old obese male has one additional risk factor. The 40-year-old sexually active female may not have additional risk factors because she is using protection and does not have multiple partners.