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| What are the normal values of a RBC count? |
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| What are the normal values of a Hematocrit? |
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Definition
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| What are the normal values of a Hemoglobin test? |
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Definition
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| What are the normal values of a WBC count? |
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Definition
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| What are the normal values of Basophils? |
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Definition
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| What are the normal values of Eosinophils? |
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Definition
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| What are the normal values of Neutrophils? |
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Definition
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| What are the normal values of Monocytes? |
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Definition
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| What are the normal values of Lymphocytes? |
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Definition
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| What are the normal values of platelets? |
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Definition
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| What are the normal values of Fasting Glucose? |
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Definition
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| What are the normal values of a BUN? |
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Definition
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| What are the normal values of a Creatinine? |
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Definition
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| What are the normal values of a PT? |
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Definition
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| What are the normal values of PTT? |
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Definition
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| What are the normal values of INR? |
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Definition
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| What are the normal values of Cholesterol? |
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Definition
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| What are the normal values of HDL? |
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Definition
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| What are the normal values of LDL? |
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Definition
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| What are the normal values of Triglycerides? |
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Definition
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| What are the normal values of Albumin? |
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Definition
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| What are the normal values of Total Protein? |
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Definition
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| What are the normal values of C-Reactive Protein? |
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Definition
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| What are the normal values of Troponin? |
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Definition
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| What are the normal values of Sodium? (Na) |
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Definition
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| What are the normal values of Potassium? |
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Definition
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| What are the normal values of Chloride? |
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Definition
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| What are the normal values of Calcium? |
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Definition
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| What are the normal values of Phosphate? |
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Definition
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| What are the normal values of Magnesium? |
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| What is the purpose of a MRI? |
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Definition
| To look at soft tissue, organs, vessels |
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| What is the purpose of a PET? |
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Definition
| To look for rapidly growing cells (cancer) |
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| What is the purpose of a CT? |
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Definition
| To look at a cross-sectional slice of the body |
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| What is the purpose of a Chest X-Ray? |
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Definition
| To look at the size and location of the heart and lungs |
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| What is the purpose of a Mammogram? |
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Definition
| To screen for breast cancer |
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| What is the purpose of a Thoracentesis? |
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Definition
| To remove fluid around the lungs |
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Term
| What is the purpose of a Paracentesis? |
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Definition
| To remove fluid from the abdomen |
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Term
| What is the purpose of a Liver Biopsy? |
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Definition
| To look for hepatitis, cyst, abscess, tumors |
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Term
| What is the purpose of a Bone Marrow? |
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Definition
| To evaluate anemis, diagnose leukemia |
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| What is the purpose of an Endoscopy? |
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Definition
| It is a scope inserted thru the mouth to look at upper GI |
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| What is the purpose of an IVP? |
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Definition
| To check kidney and bladder function |
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Term
| What is the purpose of an EKG? |
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Definition
| To test electrical impulses of the heart |
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| What is the purpose of an EEG? |
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Definition
| To test brain waves and seizures |
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| What is the purpose of an Angiography? |
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Definition
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| What is the significance of a RBC Count? |
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Definition
| To test ability to transport and exchange O2 |
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Term
| What is the significance of a Hematocrit? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the significance of a Hemoglobin test? |
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Definition
| To check O2 carrying capacity |
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Term
| What is the significance of a WBC count? |
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Definition
| Elevated levels indicate infection |
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Term
| What is the significance of a Basophil test? |
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Definition
| Elevated levels indicate an allergy or hyposensitivity |
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Term
| What is the significance of a Eosinophil test? |
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Definition
| Elevated levels indicate parasites or an allergy |
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Term
| What is the significance of a Neutrophil test? |
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Definition
| Elevated levels indicate trauma or infetion |
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Term
| What is the significance of a Monocyte test? |
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Definition
| Elevated levels indicate inflammation or infection |
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Term
| What is the significance of a Lymphocyte test? |
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Definition
| Elevated levels indicate bacterial and viral infections |
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Term
| What is the significance of a Platelet test? |
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Definition
| Bone marrow function, clotting ability |
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Term
| What is the significance of a Fasting Glucose test? |
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Definition
| Used to evaluate and diagnose diabetes |
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Term
| What is the significance of a BUN test? |
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Definition
| Metabolic function of the kidney and liver |
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Term
| What is the significance of a Creatinine test? |
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Definition
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| What is the significance of a PT test? |
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Definition
| Evaluates clotting ability |
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Term
| What is the significance of a PTT test? |
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Definition
| Evaluates clotting ability |
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Term
| What is the significance of an INR test? |
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Definition
| Evaluates clotting ability |
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Term
| What is the significance of a Cholesterol test? |
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Definition
| Determines risk for coronary heart disease and evaluates hyperlipidemias |
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Term
| What is the significance of a Triglyceride test? |
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Definition
| Determines risk for coronary heart disease and fat metabolism disorders |
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Term
| What is the significance of an Albumin test? |
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Definition
| Evaluates fluid balance and nutrition |
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Term
| What is the significance of a Total Protein test? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the significance of a C-Reactive Protein test? |
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Definition
| Evaluates possible future coronary events and evaluates inflammatory diseases |
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Term
| What is the significance of a Troponin test? |
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Definition
| Evaluates cardiac function |
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Term
| What is the significance of a Sodium test? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the significance of a Potassium test? |
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Definition
| Evaluates cardiac function, muscle function (follows urine) |
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Term
| What is the significance of a Cloride test? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the significance of a Calcium test? |
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Definition
| Evaluates blood clotting ability, neurotransmission, muscle contractibility, cardiac function |
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Term
| What is the significance of a Phosphate test? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the significance of a Magnesium test? |
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Definition
| Evaluates ability to activate enzymes |
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| IV, isotope, NPO for 4 hr. No alcohol or caffeine for 24 hr |
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Definition
| NPO for 4 hr, assess for iodine allergy, premedicate for anxiety |
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| Remove deoderant and powder |
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| Empty bladder, assume high Fowler's position, Measure abdominal girth |
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| NPO after midnight, medicate 30-60 min before test, |
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| NPO, bowel cleanse, numb throat |
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| NPO, enema, check BUN and Creatinine |
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Definition
| Clean hair (no shampoo/hair products) only 5 hr sleep, no caffeine |
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Definition
| Baseline neuro assessment, empty bowel and bladder, consent form |
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| NPO for 4-8 hr, Assess for iodine allergy, sedate as ordered |
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Definition
| Increase intakes, watch for urinating |
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Definition
| increase fluid, assess for delayed reaction |
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Term
| Post care for Chest X-Ray? |
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Definition
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Definition
| Insruct to self examinate |
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| Post care for Thoracentesis? |
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Definition
| Monitor vital signs, Assess for trauma, lay on unaffected side for 1 hr. |
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Term
| Post care for Paracentesis? |
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Definition
| Measure abdominal girth,vital signs, Assess for trauma and hypotension |
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Term
| Post care for Liver biopsy? |
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Definition
| Vital signs especially breath signs, observe for pneumothorax, place on right side, pain management |
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Term
| Post care for Bone Marrow? |
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Definition
| Keep pressure on puncture site, manage pain, bedrest for 1 hr |
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Term
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Definition
| NPO for 2 hr, vital signs |
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Term
| Post care for Barium Studies? |
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Definition
| increase fluis intake- barium gets very hard the longer it stays in |
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Definition
| Assess for reactions, increase fluids |
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Definition
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| Post care for L. Puncture? |
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Definition
| Apply pressure to site, lay prone w/pillow on abdomen,flat for 12 hr. |
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Term
| Post care for Angiography? |
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Definition
| Monitor vitl signs, increase fluids, immobilize 4-8 hr. |
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