Lab Test Flashcards
Specific Gravity
Indication of how concentrated a solution is compared to water.
SG of water is 1.000
Urine Color Breakdown
Hemoglobin Hematin Bilirubin Urochromogen Urochrome
Ketones
Produced by catabolism of fats
Where does the electrical signal originate in the heart?
SA node
Vital Capacity
Maximum volume of air that can be exhaled in a single respiratory effort
Forced Vital Capacity
Measured when the subject inhales completely, then exhales maximally at the highest possible speed
Tidal Volume
Air exchanged with each breath during normal breathing
Inspiratory Reserve Volume
Amount of air inspired after tidal volume
Expiratory Reserve Volume
Volume of air expired after tidal volume
Residual Volume
Amount of air in lungs after maximal expiration
Inspiratory Capacity
TV + IRV
Amount of air someone can inspire after tidal expiration
Functional Residual Capacity
Amount of air left in lungs after tidal expiration
Total Lung Capacity
Total amount of exchangeable and nonexchangeable air
Where does ventricular contraction occur?
QRS complex
ECG
- Atria begin depolarizing (P wave)
- Atrial depolarization complete
- Ventricular depolarization begins at apex and progresses superiorly as atria repolarize (QR waves)
- Ventricular depolarization complete (S wave)
- Ventricular repolarization begins at apex and progresses superiorly (T wave)
- Ventricular repolarization is complete, heart is ready for the next cycle