Diagnostic tests & Specimen Collection

Question 1

What are the two indicators for a low hematocrit:

Answer 1

Anemia
Blood loss

Question 2

What are the two indicators for a high hematocrit:

Answer 2

Dehydration
Shock

Question 3

The capacity of blood to transport oxygen from the lungs to tissues

Answer 3

Hemoglobin

Question 4

What is the biggest infection cell in a CBC with differential

Answer 4

Neutrophils

Question 5

What does bone marrow release in severe infections

Answer 5

Granulocytes

Question 6

What are immature polymorphonuclear neutrophils called and what is called when they are released

Answer 6

Bands
Called a shift to the left, more bands are released into the bloodstream

Question 7

What is included in a CMP

Answer 7

Bilirubin
glucose
BUN (Blood, Urea, Nitrogen)
LDH, CK, and AST

Question 8

What lab is a indicator for kidney dysfunction

Answer 8

BUN

Question 9

What test is used to detect damage to straited and heart muscle

Answer 9

LDH( lactate dehydrogenase, CK(creatine kinase) and AST
( aspartate aminotransferase)

Question 10

Specific Gravity level

Answer 10

1.003-1.030

Question 11

The technique must be maintained when collecting specimen sensitivity

Answer 11

Aseptic

Question 12

The study of tissues and cells

Answer 12

Histology

Question 13

Detect carcinogenic, metabolic, and other changes

Answer 13

Cytology

Question 14

What six things need to be on a specimen label

Answer 14

Name
DOB
What is in the container
Ordering provider
Initials
Date and time

Question 15

What test should not be done 10-14 days after a barium GI study

Answer 15

Colonoscopy

Question 16

What meds should be stopped three days before a colonoscopy

Answer 16

Ant-inflammatory, iron, and aspirin

Question 17

What cell is first in the line of defense

Answer 17

Neutrophil

Question 18

What type of infection does the shift to the left usually represent

Answer 18

Bacterial

Question 19

If a blood count is less that 20,000 can happen

Answer 19

Spontaneous bleeding

Question 20

What two things must be monitored if someone is on Coumadin

Answer 20

PT and INR

Question 21

What does ESR stand for

Answer 21

Erythrocyte sedimentation rate

Question 22

What should be avoided 48 hours before anelectrocephalography

Answer 22

Stimulants, sedatives, and anticonvulsants

Question 23

How long does someone need to be on a liquid diet and then NPO for before a colonoscopy

Answer 23

24 liquid
8 NPO

Question 25

How long does somone need to be NPO after a Gastrosocpy or bronchosocpy

Answer 25

until gag reflex returns usually 2 hours

Question 26

What is a trnsducer

Answer 26

Wand of an ultrasound

Question 27

What do have to check with contrast

Answer 27

Allergy to shellfish and iodine

Question 28

What is the aftercare of an angiography

Answer 28

Watch site for bleeding

Question 29

What are the four functions of water

Answer 29

1. Transporting substances 2. Aids in heat regulation 3. Assists in hydrogen balance 4. Is a medium for the enzymatic action of digestion

Question 30

What are the signs for over hydration

Answer 30

weight gain crackles in the lungs elevated blood pressure edema slow bounding pulse

Question 31

Functions of sodium

Answer 31

Maintain BP blood volume Ph balance

Question 32

What are the four D's the causes of hyponatremia

Answer 32

Diuretics Diarrhea Dehydration Drains

Question 33

What are the signs of hypernatremia

Answer 33

red and rosy Edema Polydipsia Swollen tongue nausea increased muscle tone

Question 34

What is hypernatremia and what is the level

Answer 34

Sodium excess and above 145

Question 35

What helps maintain plasma acid balance, normal heart rhythm, and is important for nerve transmission and muscle contraction

Answer 35

Potassium

Question 36

What is a low level of hypolakemia

Answer 36

Less than 3.5

Question 37

What are the causes of hypokameia (DITCH)

Answer 37

Drugs inadequate levels of vitamin K Too much water intake Cushing syndrome Heavy fluid loss

Question 38

What does metabolic alkalosis cause

Answer 38

Loss of potassium

Question 39

What is a normal range for biocarbonate

Answer 39

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