Blood test
What does CKMB test indicate?
MI (myocardial infarction) or heart attack with muscle damage, very specific
What is DIC?
A bleeding disorder that can be fatal.
What is hemophilia?
A lifetime bleeding disorder
What is the name of the tests associated with medication therapy for therapeutic levels?
Peak and trough
Where is the most favorable site for most phlebotomy procedures?
Antecubital
When is a PSA test ordered?
On males with possible prostate problems or for screening needs
What is DVT?
Deep vein thrombrosis (blood clot in the vein)
What is pulmonary embolus?
A blood clot that travels to the lung
The physician orders a peak after the 3rd dose of vancomycin. What are 2 things lab staff ask to determine time to obtain specimen?
What time is the 3rd dose to be given and what time will it be completed.
Where is the best site to place the tourniquet for a venipuncture in the AC?
At least 2" above the site for venipuncture
What does an ABG test indicate and who can perform the test?
Lab values related to the respiratory status, physicians, respiratory therapists, personnel specifically trained and certified to do the test
What is BKA?
Below the knee amputation
What is thrombophlebitis?
A blood clot that causes inflammation in a vessel
The 3rd dose will be completed at 1100 today. What time will the peak level be drawn?
1200
Where would you generally look to find a PICC line?
Either arm just above the AC
What test should be done prior to an ABG?
Allen test
What is CABG?
Coronary artery bypass graft, open heart surgery
What diagnosis is commonly associate with the lab tests of UCG and HCG?
Pregnancy
Trough is to be drawn prior to the 4th dose. Nursing staff state that dose is scheduled to be given at 2100 today. What time will you collect this specimen?
2030
Where would you expect to find lymphedema on a patient with a right sided mastectomy?
The right arm
What does the PT/INR test indicate?
Coagulation results
What is DM?
diabetes mellitus
What do these diagnosis all have in common - hemophilia, DIC, DVT, pulmonary embolus and thrombophlebitis?
Require PT/INR for coagulation problems
The peak and trough results have been received. Lab staff note a critically high result on the peak. What does the staff do next?
Report the results to the physician
Where would personnel look for another site should a vein not be seen or palpated in the AC?
Forearm, wrist or hand