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