Diagnostic Procedures
This imaging test uses sound waves to visualize organs like the heart, liver, and gallbladder.
What is Ultrasound
The normal potassium range.
What is 3.5–5.0 mEq/L ?
This ECG finding indicates a life-threatening ventricular rhythm.
After a Cardiac Cath how long must the patient stay flat?
What is 4-6 hours
Before giving contast the nurse must assess this lab.
What is Creatinine (kidney function)
This procedure uses a scope inserted into the stomach and duodenum to check for ulcers or bleeding.
What is Endoscopy EGD
A normal troponin level
What is < 0.1
Cloudy CSF from a lumbar puncture suggests this.
What is meningitis
Pt must avoid caffeine how long before a stress test?
What is 24hrs ?
Patients with a barium swallow must be monitored for this complication.
What is Constipation or bowel obstruction
This procedure injects contrast dye into the coronary arteries to look for blockages.
What is Cardiac Cath
This is the normal fasting blood glucose range.
What is 70-100 mg/dl ?
An elevated BNP indicates this cardiac condition.
What is Heart Failure
Patients must be NPO for this many hours before an abdominal ultrasound.
What is 6-8 hours?
For a patient on warfarin, the nurse monitors this lab value to adjust dosage.
What is INR
This test creates detailed cross-sectional images using X-rays and a computer.
What is a CT Scan
Normal WBC range.
What is 5000-10000
This stool color suggests an upper GI bleed.
What is black tarry stools (melena)
Fasting duration before a lipid panel.
What is 12 hours?
Before giving furosemide, the nurse should check this electrolyte
What is Potassium?
What medication can you not give before someone gets contrast.
Metformin
Normal Level of ALT and AST
ALT 7-56 AST 5-40
Low Ejection Fraction
Trough levels for antibiotics are drawn at this time.
What is right before next dose ?
During an MRI, the nurse must confirm the patient does NOT have this device.
What is metal implant/pacemaker