Blood Panels
This electrolyte imbalance is characterized by muscle weakness, cardiac arrhythmias, and peaked T waves on ECG with Elevated potassium
What is Hyperkalemia?
This lab value measures the percentage of red blood cells in blood volume.
What is Hematocrit (HCT)?
This imaging test uses sound waves and is commonly used in pregnancy.
What is Ultrasonography?
This lab test measure the time for blood to clot and used to monitor blood thinning medications?
What is INR (International Normalized Ratio)?
Before a CT scan with contrast, the nurse must assess for ____?
What is Allergies ( Iodine or shellfish allergy )
A patient with confusion, seizures, and serum sodium of 120 mEq/L is experiencing this condition.
What is Hyponatremia?
A patient with WBC count of 2,000/mm³ is at risk for this complication.
What is Infection?
This test uses magnetic fields and is contraindicated in patients with pacemakers.
What is MRI?
Patients with elevated cholesterol should be encouraged to adopt this lifestyle change.
What is Low-fat diet and exercise?
For this test you need to advise pt to remove jewelry then shield patient
what is X ray?
This lab value reflects kidney function and is normally 0.6–1.2 mg/dL.
what is creatinine?
This lab value measures oxygen-carrying capacity; normal is 12–16 g/dL for women, 14–18 g/dL for men.
What is Hemoglobin?
This diagnostic test evaluates electrical activity of the heart.
What is EKG (Electrocardiogram)?
This medication is commonly used to maintain blood anticoagulation in hospitalized patients.
What is Heparin?
which diagnosis requires NPO before test, encourage fluids after to clear barium?
What is GI series?
A patient with serum calcium of 6.5 mg/dL may exhibit tetany and positive Chvostek’s sign.
What is Hypocalcemia?
A platelet count of 50,000/mm³ places the patient at risk for this complication
What is Bleeding
This test uses X-rays and contrast dye to visualize the kidneys and urinary tract.
What is IVP (Intravenous Pyelogram)?
A patient with LDL cholesterol of 180 mg/dL is at risk for this condition.
What is Atherosclerosis/Heart disease?
Before a patient undergoes an MRI, the nurse must verify this critical safety precaution related to the patient’s history.
What is NO Metallic devices or implants?
This lab value measures blood glucose; fasting normal is 70–110 mg/dL.
What is Glucose?
This lab value is elevated in dehydration and normally ranges from 10–20 mg/dL.
What is BUN (Blood Urea Nitrogen)?
This test is used for investigating symptoms of indigestion, nausea, or difficulty swallowing
What is GI Series ?
This lab test is monitored for patients on heparin therapy.
What is aPTT (Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time)?
For an EEG, the nurse should advise the patient to avoid this substance before the test.
What is Caffeine?