8.24 Lab Value Stuff Flashcards
1
Q
PT
A
prothrombin time
2
Q
PTT
A
partial thromboplastin time
3
Q
INR
A
international normalized ratio
4
Q
PT normal values
A
12-18s
5
Q
PTT normal values
A
30-40s
6
Q
INR normal values
A
0.8-1.2
7
Q
INR therapeutic values
A
2.0-3.0
8
Q
INR higher value means
A
thinner
9
Q
INR lower value means
A
thicker
10
Q
What precautions should you take with a patient who has a heparin drip?
A
Don’t move them without asking the nursing
- They’re so fragile, they could start bleeding from practically nothing
11
Q
Normal hemoglobin values for men
A
13-15
12
Q
Normal hemoglobin values for women
A
12-14
13
Q
What are symptoms of low hemoglobin?
A
- SOB
- fatigue
- dizziness
14
Q
Low hemoglobin levels and exercise
A
May be able to tolerate exercise if they are already accustomed to low hemoglobin values
15
Q
When does hemoglobin drop a lot?
A
- after surgery
- always check!
