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19 Cards in this Set
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What does an elevated WBC count indicate? |
infection |
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What does a low hemoglobin and hematocrit (H&H) indicate? |
anemia |
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What is the term for high sodium levels called? |
hypernatremia |
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What body organ do LFT's investigate? |
Liver |
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Name 3 parts of the "Cardiac Order Set" |
CBC |
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How many tubes of CSF fluid are collected during a LP? Why? |
4 tubes |
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What does positive HCG result indicate? |
Pregnant |
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What is more accurate: urine dip or urine micro? |
urine macro |
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What are the 3 labs to monitor closely for efficiency? (hint: rate limiting steps) |
D-Dim (D-dimer) |
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T or F: Cultures will never result in the same day they are ordered. |
T |
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T or F: Emergency Physicians are not able to interpret their own Xrays |
F |
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What is the name of the procedure used to treat an abscess? |
Incision and drainage |
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What does NSR stand for as an EKG abbreviation |
normal sinus rhythm |
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When might an ER doctor obtain a physician consult? |
need to admit a patient to the hospital |
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Name 2 procedures that would qualify for Critical Care? |
Intubation |
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In your own words, describe the significance of Critical Care |
care provided to pt that is at serious risk for deterioration that may lead to permanent bodily harm or death |
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What is one of the three major sites for central line placement? |
internal jugular |
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Name a common local anesthetic used for laceration repairs |
local anesthesia with 1% lidocaine |
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What is the indication for a chest tube to be placed in a patient? |
PTX or hemothorax |
