HPI Flashcards
What lab order contains the H&H?
CBC
What is the difference between a BMP and CMP
BMP: electrolyte levels and glucose
CMP: BMP + Liver Function Test
What does Creatine measure
renal function
High potassium level is called
Hyperkalemia
What body organs do LFT’s investigate?
livers
What part of the CBC does a differential further characterize, RBC or WBC?
WBC
Would “Aspartate Transaminase”be documented as AST or ALT?
AST
Which cardiac enzyme is more specific to heart damage, Troponin or CK-MB?
Troponin
What does a negative D-Dimer mean?
No Pulmonary Embolism
What does a positive D-Dimer mean?
Must receive a CTA chest or VQ Scan to rule out positive PE
What does elevated BNP diagnose?
CHF
Does the blood sample for an ABG come from a vein or artery?
Artery
Name parts of the “Cardiac Order Set”
CBC, BMP, CK, CK-MB, troponin, EKG, CXR
What procedure must first be performed before the CSF can be obtained?
Lumbar Puncture
What do “Coag” lab tests examine?
Blood coagulation. Coumadin Level. how long it takes blood to clot or how thin it is.
Name one of the three “Coag” lab tests.
PT, INR, PTT
What does Lipase diagnose
Pancreatitis
What do both CRP and ESR test for
inflammation
Will cultures ever result during a patient’s ED visit?
No.
What is the difference between the urine dip and ruin micro?
Urine Dip: Qualitative. Bed Side. (Leaks, Nitrate, Glucose, Blood) Urine Micro: Quantitative, lab (WBC, RBC, bacteria)
What type of body structures are XR’s best suited to examine?
Bones
Do emergency physicians interpret XR’s or CT’s?
XR
Name one of three labs that are particularly important to track for efficiency.
Troponin, D-Dimer, Creatine
What is the difference between a CTA and a CT?
CT- dry scan
CTA-IV Contrast Angiogram
What does a US of the RUQ rule out or diagnose
Cholecystitis
Name one type of Orthopedic Procedure that may be performed by the EP
splint application
What does I&D stand for?
Incision and Drainage
Name two procedures that qualify the patient for critical care
- intubation
2. central line
What does LAD stand for as an EKG abbr.
Left Axis Deviation
Name two diagnosis that would qualify a patient for critical care time.
MI, PE, Sepsis
When might an ER doctor obtain a Physician consult?
- patient admitted
2. specialist advice for particular disease, treatment, or follow up
