Exam 1 labs Flashcards
(34 cards)
Nursing considerations for labs
verify order & patient order
understand normal & abnormal values
communicate critical values promptly
educate patient about purpose & procedure
ensure appropriate patient prep
BNP for
indicates heart failure
C-reactive protein & ESR for
markers for inflammation
lactate for
sepsis/shock suspected
D-dimer for
rule out clots
troponin for
cardiac marker
test for heart attack
what is echocardiogram for
ultrasound of heart
checks ejection fraction & cardiac output
nursing interventions for ultrasound
position patient well
noninvasive
What is ultrasound for
evaluate organs
guided biopsy
common in cardiology
nursing interventions for MRI
can have contrast- assess allergies
assess for metal anywhere in body
will not use with pacemaker or metal implant
What is MRI for
most detailed
shows soft tissues, brain, spinal cord, joints
noninvasive
no radiation exposure
nursing interventions for CT
can have dye- check allergies for contrast & shellfish
adequately hydrated
look at BUN & creatinine before giving dyes
What is a CT for
cross sectional
shows organs & soft tissues
used for tumor, trauma, stroke
nursing interventions for x-ray
position patient correctly
remove metal
What is x-ray for
common for diagnosing fracture, bowel obstruction, pneumonia
readily available
What is included in ABG test
pH
PaCO2
HcO3
PaO2
what are ABGs for
evaluating respiratory or metabolic status
What is included in LFTs
AST
ALT
Bilirubin
Alkaline
What do LFTs look at
the function of the liver
what is included in coagulation studies
PT
INR
What is included in a BMP
Na
K
Cl
BUN
creatinine
glucose
What are coagulation studies for
bodies ability to clot
typically used when on coumadin, warfarin
What is a BMP for
evaluate electrolyte balance & kidney function
what is included in a CBC
Hgb
Hct
WBC
platelets
RBC
