NTS Flashcards
1
Q
Hemoglobin
A
12-16
2
Q
Platelet count
A
150,000-400,000
3
Q
Prothrombin time
A
12-15 seconds
4
Q
RBC
A
4-6 million
5
Q
Anti thrombalytic
A
Prevent or breaks up blood clots
6
Q
Anticoagulants
A
Prevents formation of clots
7
Q
Antiplatelet
A
Inhibits platelets in the stage of clotting process
8
Q
Blood thinners
A
Heparin/ lovenox, warfarin/ Coumadin, plavix/ clopidogrel
9
Q
3 indications
A
-Visible secretions in airways
-coarse or diminished chest auscultation
-suspected aspiration of upper airway secretions
10
Q
3 contraindications
A
-Nasal bleeding
-tracheal surgery
- bronchospasm
11
Q
3 hazards
A
-Increased blood pressure
- Bradycardia
- hypoxemia or hypoxia
