Exam 3 labs

Question 1

what is SpO2 looking at

Answer 1

allow comparison of oxygenated Hgb to total Hgb by a sensor that detects blood cells in capillaries using infared light

Question 2

CO2 monitoring

Answer 2

monitors the adequacy of ventilation

Question 3

Sublingual CO2

Answer 3

detects early perfusion problems by a probe held under the tongue

Question 4

ABG analysis

Answer 4

determines whether there is adequate exchange of CO2 & O2 across alveolar membrane
determines acid base balance within body

Question 5

PaO2 range

Answer 5

80-100

Question 6

PaCO2 range

Answer 6

35-45

Question 7

HcO3 range

Answer 7

22-26

Question 8

D-dimer

Answer 8

assess thrombin and plasmin activity
useful in assisting in diagnosis of PE & DIC

Question 9

CBC

Answer 9

ID adequacy of Hgb to carry oxygen & determine whether infection is present

Question 10

sputum anaylsis

Answer 10

examine sputum from lower res tract for bacilli, bacteria, malignant cells

determine color, consistency & sensitivity of bacteria to specific antibiotics

Question 11

Pulmonary function test

Answer 11

determine integrity of mechanical function & gas exchange function of the lungs

The volume of air the lungs can hold