REVIEW LAB/RADIOLOGY

21 cards·by crystaleaves72

what lab order contains the H (hemoglobin/hematocrit)

CBC-complete blood count

what is the difference between a BMP and a CMP

BMP (basic metabolic panel) contains electrolytes, kidney function, and glucose. CMP (comp. metabolic panel) BMP in addition to LFTS

what does creatinine measure

renal function

what body organ do LFT's investigate

liver

what does a negative D-dimer mean

no evidence of a PE

what does a positive D-Dimer mean

possible PE, must order a CTA chest or a VQ scan

what does an elevated BNP dx

congestive heart failure

name two parts of the cardiac order set

CBC BMP CK CKMB MYO TROP EKG CXR

what procedure must first be performed before CSF can be obtained

lumbar puncture

what do COAG lab tests examine

blodo coagulation, coumadin levels

name one of the three coag lab tests

PT PTT INR

what does lipase dx

pancreatitis

what do both CRP ad ESR test for

inflammation: CRP-C-reactive protein ESR-erythrocyte sedimentation rate

will cultures ever result during a pt ED visit

what is the difference between a urine drip and a urine micro

urine dip: done bedside and detects leuks, nitrite, glucose, blood. Urine micro: in lab and detects WBC, RBC, bacteria

name one of the three labs that are particularly important to track for efficiency

troponin, creatinine, D-dimer

what type of body structures are XRs best suited to examine

bones

what does an US of the RUQ r/o or Dx

cholelihiasis, cholecystitis, gallbladder wall thickening, bile sludge, bild duct obstruction

name one type of orthopedic procedure that may be performed by the EP

splinting, joint reduction, arthrocentesis

name two procedures that qualify the pt for critical care

cardioversion, central line placement, endotracheal intubation, chest tube placement

what does LAD stand for as an EKG abbreviation

left axis deviation