T4 Blueprint - Hematology and Blood Disorders (Josh) Flashcards
Which organ produces prothrombin and clotting factors?
Liver
Which organ regulates the growth of blood cell and stores platelets?
Spleen
How many RBCs are normal?
4.2-6.1 million/mm3
RBCs:
What products are needed to form Hgb and RBCs?
Iron
Vit B12
Folic Acid
Copper
Pyroxidine
Cobalt
Nickel
RBCs:
What is the lifespan of an RBC?
120 days
A bright red tongue is a sign of —
anemia
Tenderness of pain in sternum is a sign of —
leukemia
Lab Values:
RBCs
4.2-6.1 million/mm3
Lab Values:
WBCs
5,000-10,000
Lab Values:
Hgb
Female: 12-16
Male: 14-18
Lab Values:
Iron
Female: 60-160
Male: 80-180
Lab Values:
Platelets
150,000 - 450,000
Lab Values:
PT
11-12.5 secs
Lab Values:
If PT is high, it means –
If PT is low, it means –
clotting deciciency
vit K excess
Lab Values:
aPTT measures —
Heparin
Lab Values:
aPTT
1.5-2 x’s normal range of 30-40 secs
Lab Values:
INR measures —
warfarin
Lab Values:
INR
1 (normal)
2-3 (warfarin)
Lab Values:
D-dimer measures —
hypercoagulability of blood
Lab Values:
D-dimer
0.43-2.33 mcg/mL
or
0-250 ng/mL
Lab Values:
What does a high D-dimer indicate?
clot formation has occured
Lab Values:
Fibrinogen
170-340
Lab Values:
Fibrin Degradation Products
less than 10 mcg/mL
Lab Values:
Waht does Fibrin Degradation Products measure?
efficiency of meds for DCI
***tells us when clot dissolving activity is occurring
Bone Marrow Aspiration:
What position do we want client in?
side lying or prone position
Bone Marrow Aspiration:
Nursing care postop?
Monitor for signs of infection
Apply ice to biopsy site if prescribed
Mild analgesics for pain
Avoid ASA and other meds that affect clotting
Bone Marrow Aspiratoin:
How often should client inspect site postop?
daily