exam 9

Question 1

critical test

Answer 1

values reported to provider regardless of result

Question 2

critical value

Answer 2

routine test with abnormal findings- report to provider

Question 3

pretest

Answer 3

gather supplies, know what specimen to collect, start NPO/stop meds if needed, screen for allergies if dye used, inform pt on how long test will take

Question 4

intratest

Answer 4

precautions/sterile techniques in place, provide emotional/physical support, monitor VS, pulse ox, ECG, label, store, transport specimen, explain purpose of specimen collection, report abnormal results to HCP

Question 5

posttest

Answer 5

compare previous and new results, modify interventions as needed, report results to team members

Question 6

K

Answer 6

3.5-5.5

Question 7

Na

Answer 7

125-145

Question 8

Glu

Answer 8

70-100

Question 9

BUN

Answer 9

10-20

Question 10

Cr

Answer 10

0.7-1.4

Question 11

Hgb

Answer 11

Men- 13.8-18, Women- 12-16

Question 12

Hct

Answer 12

Men- 24-52%, Women 35-41%

Question 13

Therapeutic INR

Answer 13

normally 1.0, if warfarin 2-3.5

Question 14

specific gravity

Answer 14

1.005-1.003

Question 15

WBC

Answer 15

4,500-11,000