Course #5 Flashcards
Complete blood count (cbc) w differential
Measures the levels of contents in the blood
Name for high wbc count
Leukocytosis
What corresponds to low levels of hemoglobin (Hgb)
Anemia
What corresponds with a low hematocrit (Hct)
Anemia
What is Thrombocytopenia
Low level of platelets
What is Bandemia
High level of bands cells
Purpose of the Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP)
Measures electrolyte levels
Name for both high and low levels of Na
High= hypernatremia
Low= hyponatremia
Name for both high and low levels of K
High = hyperkalemia
Low= hypokalemia
What corresponds with either high levels of Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) or Creatinine (Creat)
Renal insufficiency or renal failure
Name for both high and low glucose levels
High = hyperglycemia
Low = hypoglycemia
What corresponds with both high and low levels of bicarbonate (HCO3)
High = possible respiratory disease
Low = hyperventilation
What are the 5 main components of the ED course
Results, procedures, medications given, consultations, reevaluations
Is the ED course subjective or objective
Objective
If the wbc count is too high, it raises concern for
Infection
List 3 or more components of the BMP
Sodium, potassium, BUN, creatinine, HCO3, chloride
What is a key lab that tests kidney function. If it is elevated, a patient cannot receive IV contrast dye
Creatinine
Abnormal sodium levels may indicate …
Dehydration
How is the CMP different from the BMP
CMP contains the same components but also liver function tests
What organ do the LFT’s investigate
Liver
List 3 or more components of the cardiac order set
Troponin, EKG, X-ray, CBC, BMP
Out of the cardiac order set, which two are important in diagnosing a heart attack
Troponin and EKG
Can D-dimmer diagnose a PE
False
T/F: a patients D-dimer is negative so this means they do not have a PE
True. Means no abnormal clotting has occurred
