Course And Objectives Flashcards
What is a CBC with diff?
CBC with differential: bands, segs, lymph, monos, eos
What is a CBC and what does it measure?
Complete blood count: WBCs, Hgb, Hct, Plt
What is a BMP and what does it measure?
Basic metabolic panel- Na, K, Cl, HCO3, BUN, creat, gluc
CMP
Comprehensive metabolic panel: BMP + LFTs (liver function tests)
CEP
Cardiac enzyme panel: troponin, CK, CK-MB, CK-RI
D-dimer
If elevated, indicative of blood clot, if negative, no PE!
BNP
B-type natriuretic peptide…indicative of CHF
ABG
Arterial blood gas
VBG
Venous blood gas
What is a typical cardiac order set?
- CBC,
- BMP,
- CK,
- CK-MB,
- troponin,
- EKG,
- CXR
What are the 5 different types of CSF analysis
- CSF GLUC
- CSF RBCS
- CSF PROT
- CSF WBC
- CSF GRAM STAIN
How many tubes are required for a CSF analysis?
4 via LP, bc Any abnormalities found in 2 tubes is likely contamination…if it’s found in all 4 tubes it is valid.
What is the test that measures coagulation levels and Coumadin level?
Coags: PT/INR
NORMAL INR-1
What are the 4 major ENT Labs?
- Strep
- Mono spot
- Influenza A & B
- RSV (respiratory syncytial virus)
What are the 2 major pancreatic labs?
- Lip
- Amy
(Both indicative of pancreatitis)
What are the 3 major thyroid labs?
- TSH
- T3
- T4
What test is ordered to postpone doing a CT scan?
CRP (c reactive protein) which indicates inflammation
What OBGYN test indicates pregnancy?
HCG or serum HCG qual.
What OBGYN test determines how far along you are in your pregnancy?
Serum HCG quant
What OBGYN test determines Rh- or +?
T+S/ABORh
What OBGYN test determines if you need a blood transfusion?
T +X
What are 4 major pelvic eXam labs?
- Wet mount
- GC
- CT
- Genital CX
What are 4 things a urine dip tests for?
- Leuks
- Nit
- Gluc
- Blo
What 4 things does a micro UA test for?
- WBC
- RBCs
- Bact
- Epi
What are 3 labs that would be ordered for sepsis?
- CBC
- Lactate
- Blood CX
What are 4 types of cultures?
- BCx
- UCx
- Wound CX
- Stool CX
Because culture results are never given the same day, what is it important for you to document?
____ cultures ordered. Results pending.
What are 4 major toxicology labs?
- ASA
- APAP (acetaminophen-Tylenol)
- EtOH
- Utox
What are 2 major diabetes labs?
- Ketones
2. Accu-chek (FSBG-finger stick blood glucose)
What 3 labs are referred to as rate limiting steps?
- D-dimer
- Trop
- Creat
What are abnormal levels of creatinine and what does it indicate?
> 1.4-assesses kidney function. If it is too high, indicates PT cannot receive IV contrast during a Ct
What does it mean when a blood sample is hemolyzed?
Blood cells have broken down, skewing the results.
CBC with diff assesses what?
Infection (WBC) or anemia (Hgb, Hct)
What does a BMP assess?
electrolytes (Na, k), renal function (BUN + creat), glucose
CMP assesses…
BMP and LFTs
troponin assesses…
Acute MI
uDip + UA assesses…
UTI or blood
BNP assesses…
Acute CHF
Coags assess
Risk for bleeding
ABG assesses…
Respiratory function
D-dimer assesses…
Possible PE
What will a CXR diagnose?
- PNA
- PTX
- CHF
- Aortic dissection
What will An AAS/KUB X-ray diagnose?
- SBO
- Lg Kidney stones
- Free air
What orthopedic procedure uses needle aspiration for joint reduction?
Arthrocentesis
What is the difference between a PE and a procedure?
PE helps to gain information about the problem whereas a procedure helps fix the problem.
NSR
Normal sinus rhythm
SB
Sinus bradycardia
ST
Sinus tachycardia
Afib
Atrial fibrillation
A flutter
Atrial flutter
Paced
Pacemaker is functioning
SVT
Supraventricular tachycardia
PVC
Premature ventricular contraction
PAC
Premature atrial contraction
LAD
Left axis deviation
RAD
Right axis deviation
LAFB
Left anterior fascicular block
LBBB/RBBB
Left/right bundle branch block
1st degree AVB
First degree AV block
LVH
Left ventricular hypertrophy
PRWP
Poor r wave progression
ST ⬆️
Acute ST elevation
ST⬇️
Acute ST depression
NSST
Non specific ST/T changes
What is the definition of critical care?
Care provided to any PT that is at serious risk for deterioration that may lead to permanent bodily harm or death.
