CRANIAL CT and PT-PTT

Question 1

is a painless, non-invasive diagnostic imaging procedure that produces cross-sectional images of several types of tissue not clearly seen on a traditional X-ray.

Answer 1

Computed tomography (CT) scan, also known as computerized axial tomography (CAT), or CT scanning computerized tomography

Question 2

PT/INR

Answer 2

PROTHROMBIN TIME / INTERNATIONAL NORMALIZED RATIO

dvt, warfarin

Question 3

PTT

Answer 3

PARTIAL THROMBOPLASTIN TIME -

Question 4

PT-PTT

Answer 4

Prothrombin time (PT) and partial thromboplastin time (PTT)

Question 5

looks at the extrinsic pathway of coagulation (meaning coagulation that occurs after blood escapes a blood vessel).

Answer 5

PROTHROMBIN TIME

Question 6

intrinsic pathway of coagulation (meaning coagulation that occurs within a blood vessel).

Answer 6

PARTIAL THROMBOPLASTIN TIME

Question 7

EVALUATES ABILITY TO CLOT

Answer 7

PT

Question 8

ENSURES THAT RESULTS FROM A PT TEST ARE THE SAME FROM ONE LAB TO ANOTHER

Answer 8

INR - INTERNATIONAL NORMALIZED RATIO

Question 9

DETERMINES IF BLOOD-THINNING THERAPY IS EFFECTIVE

Answer 9

PARTIAL THROMBOPLASTIN TIME

Question 10

PT TIME

Answer 10

11-13.5 SECS
HEPARIN

Question 11

PTT TIME

Answer 11

25-33 SECS
WARFARIN