scribe 101- diagnosis Flashcards
WBC
high *leukocytosis”
means infection
HgB
low
means anemia
HgT
hematocrit
low
means anemia
BMP
basic metabolic panel
- electrolytes-Na,K,Cl-
- kidney function- BUN and creatinine
- blood glucose
Na
high (hypernatremia)- dehydration
low (hyponatremia)- dehydration
K
high (hyperkalemia) - poor kidney function
low (hypokalemia)- may cause arrhythmias
BUN
Blood Urea Nitrogen
high-renal insufficiency or failure
Creatinine
high- renal insufficiency or failure
Glucose
high (hyperglycemia)
low (hypoglycemia)
HCO3-
Bicarbonate
high (hypercarbia)-possible respiratory disease
low (hypocarbia)- hyperventilation (maybe DKA)
Cl-
high (hyperchloremia)- possible dehydration
low (hypochloremia)- possible dehydration
t bili
total bilirubin
high then jaundice/liver failure
AST
aspartate transaminase
high then liver damage
ALT
alanine transaminase
high then liver damage
Alk Phos
alkaline phosphatase
high then liver damage
UTI lab signs
high WBC, bacteria, hematuria, high RBC
X ray
based on density, no soft tissue
pneumonia
CT scans
combination of X rays
CT w/o- no contrast or dye, kidney stones, pneumonia, fractures
CT w/ IV contrast (CTA)- see in blood pumping, PE, CVAs
CT Abdomen/Pelvis w/ PO contrast (CT A/P w/ PO)-drinks dye, appendicitis
ultrasounds
no radiation, access fluid and flow like blood clots in extremities(DVT), gallbladder stones
EKG rhythm
pattern of the heart contractions
NSR
normal sinus rhythm, normal rhythm and rate
SB
sinus bradycardia, <60
ST
sinus tachycardia, >100
A fib
atrial fibrulation
