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HPI Flashcards

1
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What lab order contains the H&H?

A

CBC

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2
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What is the difference between a BMP and CMP

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BMP: electrolyte levels and glucose
CMP: BMP + Liver Function Test

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3
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What does Creatine measure

A

renal function

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4
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High potassium level is called

A

Hyperkalemia

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5
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What body organs do LFT’s investigate?

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livers

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6
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What part of the CBC does a differential further characterize, RBC or WBC?

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WBC

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7
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Would “Aspartate Transaminase”be documented as AST or ALT?

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AST

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8
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Which cardiac enzyme is more specific to heart damage, Troponin or CK-MB?

A

Troponin

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9
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What does a negative D-Dimer mean?

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No Pulmonary Embolism

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10
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What does a positive D-Dimer mean?

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Must receive a CTA chest or VQ Scan to rule out positive PE

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11
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What does elevated BNP diagnose?

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CHF

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12
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Does the blood sample for an ABG come from a vein or artery?

A

Artery

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13
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Name parts of the “Cardiac Order Set”

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CBC, BMP, CK, CK-MB, troponin, EKG, CXR

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14
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What procedure must first be performed before the CSF can be obtained?

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Lumbar Puncture

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15
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What do “Coag” lab tests examine?

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Blood coagulation. Coumadin Level. how long it takes blood to clot or how thin it is.

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16
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Name one of the three “Coag” lab tests.

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PT, INR, PTT

17
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What does Lipase diagnose

A

Pancreatitis

18
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What do both CRP and ESR test for

A

inflammation

19
Q

Will cultures ever result during a patient’s ED visit?

A

No.

20
Q

What is the difference between the urine dip and ruin micro?

A

Urine Dip: Qualitative. Bed Side. (Leaks, Nitrate, Glucose, Blood) Urine Micro: Quantitative, lab (WBC, RBC, bacteria)

21
Q

What type of body structures are XR’s best suited to examine?

A

Bones

22
Q

Do emergency physicians interpret XR’s or CT’s?

A

XR

23
Q

Name one of three labs that are particularly important to track for efficiency.

A

Troponin, D-Dimer, Creatine

24
Q

What is the difference between a CTA and a CT?

A

CT- dry scan

CTA-IV Contrast Angiogram

25
Q

What does a US of the RUQ rule out or diagnose

A

Cholecystitis

26
Q

Name one type of Orthopedic Procedure that may be performed by the EP

A

splint application

27
Q

What does I&D stand for?

A

Incision and Drainage

28
Q

Name two procedures that qualify the patient for critical care

A
  1. intubation

2. central line

29
Q

What does LAD stand for as an EKG abbr.

A

Left Axis Deviation

30
Q

Name two diagnosis that would qualify a patient for critical care time.

A

MI, PE, Sepsis

31
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When might an ER doctor obtain a Physician consult?

A
  1. patient admitted

2. specialist advice for particular disease, treatment, or follow up

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