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21 Cards in this Set
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What is the normal lab value ranges of WBC's?
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4.5-11.0
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What is the normal lab value ranges of Hgb?
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Male-> 14-18
Female-> 12-16 |
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What is the normal lab value ranges of Hct?
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Male-> 45-60%
female-> 37-47% |
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What are the normal lab ranges for RBC's?
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4.5-6.2
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What are the normal lab ranges for platelets?
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150-400
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What are the normal lab ranges for PT, PTT, and INR?
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PT-> 11-15 sec
PTT-> 25-35 sec INR-> 0.9-1.2 sec |
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What are the normal lab ranges for sodium?
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137-147 mEq/L
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What are the normal lab ranges for potassium?
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3.5-5.0 mEq/L
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what are the normal lab ranges for BUN?
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10-30 mg/dl
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What are the normal lab ranges for creatinine?
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0.5-1.5mg/dl
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What are the normal lab ranges for chloride?
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95-105 mEq/L
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What are the normal lab ranges for CO2?
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20-30 mEq/L
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What are the normal lab ranges for glucose?
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70-100 mg/dl
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What are the normal lab ranges for magnesium?
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1.5-2.5 mEq/L
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What are the normal lab ranges for albumin?
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3.5-5.0 mEq/L
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What are the normal lab ranges for total protein?
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6-8 g/dl
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What is the purpose of an assessment?
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-Initial assessment gives us a baseline for patient's overall condition
-ongoing assessments help to recognize subtle changes that may occur and allow for early intervention |
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What are the components of an assessment?
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-Health History which includes: medical history, allergies and current medications
-Patient Interview: used for accuracy in info and possible knowledge deficits -Objective data -Subjective data |
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What needs to be completed prior to the head to toe assessment?
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-Vital signs including pain
-Assess general appearence -Mental status (needs to be individual to pt.) -Weight (daily weights to compare with baseline) -Height |
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What are the early signs and symptoms of inadequate oxygenation?
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-Tachypnea
-Dyspnea on excertion -unexplained restlessness/irritability -Mild hypertension -Tachycardia -Pale skin -Capillary refill > 3 seconds *early s/s in elderly->unexplained restlessness or irritability |
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What are the late signs and symptoms of inadequate oxygenation?
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-use of accessory muscles or retractions
-SOB while speaking -Confusion/combativeness -Cyanosis -Cool, clammy skin -Hypotension |
