Day 5 Review Questions Flashcards
Watt lab order contains ther H&H?
CBC
What is the difference between a BMP and a CMP?
Basic vs. comprehensive metabolic panel. CMP has liver function tests
What part of the CBC does a differential further characterize? RBC or WBC
WBC
What does creatinine measure?
Kidney function
Is a high potassium level called hyperkalemia or hupernatremia?
Hyperkalemia
What body organ do LFTs investigate?
Lver
Would aspartate transaminase be documented at AST or ALT?
AST
Which cardiac enzyme is more specific to hearth damage, troponin or CK-MB?
Troponin
What does a negative D-Dimer mean?
No PE
What does a positive D-Dimer mean?
Possible PE. Need to check kidney function then do a CT or VQ test.
What does elevated BNP diagnose?
CHF
Does the blood sample for an ABG come from a vein or an artery?
Artery
Name two parts of the Cardiac Order Set.
EKG, CXR, CK,CBC, CK-MB, troponin
What procedure must be performed before CSF can be obtained?
LP
What do coag lab tests examine?
Blood thickness