Final Exam Flashcards
RBC lab values
Female = 4.2 - 5.4
Male = 4.7 - 6.1
Hgb lab values
Female = 12-16
Male = 14-18
Hct lab values
Females = 37-47%
Males = 42-52%
Plt lab value
150,000 - 400,000
aPTT lab value
Normal = 30 - 40 sec
Therapeutic = 46 - 70
PT lab value
11 - 12.5
INR lab value
Normal = 0.75 - 1.25
Therapeutic = 2.0 - 3.0
pH
7.35 - 7.45
PaCO2 level
35 - 45
HCO3 level
22 - 26
What are gerontologic considerations with infection? (increased risk of…)
1) Decreased immune function
2) Presence of comorbidities
3) Increase in physical disabilities
What types of infections are older adults at greatest risk of developing?
1) Pneumonia
2) UTI
3) TB
4) Skin infections
5) NI infections (2-3x more risk)
What are common HAIs?
1) Central line – Clabsi
2) Catheter – Cauti
3) Pneumonia
4) C-diff
How can you prevent HAIs?
1) Wear PPE
2) Follow standard precautions
3) Sterile technique
How do healthcare providers cause antibiotic-resistant infections?
1) Giving antibiotics for viral infections
2) Prescribing unnecessary anbtx
3) Using inadequate drugs
4) Using broad spectrum or combination agents VS FIRST LINE MEDICATIONS
What are examples of antibiotic-resistant infections?
1) MRSA – can be seen on the skin, in a wound, or in the nares
2) Vancomyosin-resistant enterococci (VRE) – can be seen in urine
What are the 2 kinds of leukocytes?
-Granulocytes
-Agranulocytes
% for neutrophils & function?
55-70%
Phagocytosis
% for eosinophil & function?
1-5%
Phagocytosis, allergic response, protection
% for basophils & function?
0.5-1%
Inflammation, allergy, release chemicals, some phagocytosis
% for lymphocyte & function?
20-40%
Cellular and humoral immune response
% for monocyte & function?
2-8%
Phagocytosis, cellular immune response
