Hematocrit ratio - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

AIR METHODS CC Paramedic Exam Questions And Answers ABG - PH - ANS 7.35-7.45 mm HG ABG - PaCO2 range - ANS 35-45 mm HG ABG - PA02 - ANS 80-100 mm HG ABG - BE - ANS -2 - 3 MeQ/L CBC: Hemoglobin (Hgb) - what is the normal range? - ANS Normal Value: 14-17.5 G /DL CBC: Hemoglobin (Hgb) - what do high and low values indicate? - ANS High value = smoking? Low value = anemia or blood loss? CBC: Hematocrit - what is the normal range? - ANS Normal value = 41...

Alteration due to Renal Failure/Disorders Hematocrit : Decreased - Anemia Due to decreased synthesis of erythropoietin. Erythropoietin stimulates bone marrow to produce RBC. When nephrons fail, kidneys cannot produce erythropoietin. Hematocrit - the ratio of the volume of RBCs to the total volume of blood; NOT caused by Anemia - IS Anemia Alteration due to Renal Failure/Disorders Potassium : Increased - Hyperkalemia Because Nephrons cannot excrete excess Potassium. Nephron damage or ...

arterial occlusion. Remember the 6 "P" of acute arterial occlusion: pain, pulselessness, pallor, polar, paresthesia, and paralysis. D-dimer levels are most accurate for predicting: A. the absence of DVT B. the risk of pulmonary embolism C. the presence of DVT D. the risk of clot formation - A. the absence of DVT When evaluating a pregnant patient for DVT, the patient should be placed in the ___ position. A. supine B. right oblique or decubitus C. trendelenburg D. left oblique or dec...

HESI RN MED SURG/ACTUAL EXAM 1- A male client who reports feeling chronically fatigued has a hemoglobin of 11.0 grams/dl (110 mmol/L or SI), hematocrit of 34% and microcytic and hypochromic red blood cells. Based on the findings, which dinner selection should the nurse suggest for the patient? A. Beef steak with steam broccoli and orange slices B. Cheese pasta and a lettuce and tomato salad C. Broil white fish with a baked sweet potato D. Grill shrimp and seasoned rice with asparagus salad. 2- T...

PNB 2265 Exam 1 Questions and Answers 2024/2025 with complete solution what type of tissue is blood? what is it made up of? - answerconnective tissue -plasma formed elements (platelets, cells (WBCs and RBCs)) what are the physical properties of blood (including the pH) - answermostly water (plasma) neutral pH (7.4) functions of blood - answertransport nutrients, water, gasses (O2 and CO2) regulation -pH - osmolarity (b/c mostly H2O) -temperature - fluid loss (injury/ clotting) prote...

The most commonly performed test for anticoagulation therapy is: - Answer the prothrombin time If a urine specimen cannot be tested within ________ it should be refrigerated. - Answer 1 hour Insufficient centrifugation while performing a microhematocrit will result in: - Answer a false increase in hematocrit value A decrease in the number of white blood cells is known as: - Answer leukopenia Which urine parameter would be abnormal when a patient has been fasting? - Answer ketones ...

PNB 2265 Exam 1 Questions and Answers 2024/2025 with complete solution what type of tissue is blood? what is it made up of? - answerconnective tissue -plasma formed elements (platelets, cells (WBCs and RBCs)) what are the physical properties of blood (including the pH) - answermostly water (plasma) neutral pH (7.4) functions of blood - answertransport nutrients, water, gasses (O2 and CO2) regulation -pH - osmolarity (b/c mostly H2O) -temperature - fluid loss (injury/ clotting) prote...

Pharmacology 1. The client with a head injury is experiencing increased intracranial pressure (ICP). The neurosurgeon prescribes the osmotic diuretic mannitol (Osmitrol). Which intervention should the nurse implement when administering this medication? l 1. Cover the tubing with aluminum foil. l 2. Assess the client’s neurological status. l 3. Monitor the client’s central venous pressure (CVP). l 4. Use Y-tubing when administering the medication. 2. The nurse is preparing to administer...

CCAT CPG Test 2022G Questions & Answers When using the rule of Tens, patients weighing more than 80kg should have an increase in LR infusion rate by how much? - ANSWERS100mL/hr to LR rate for each 10kg >80Kg What should be applied on burns to the face and ears? - ANSWERSBacitracin Sulfamylon What is the goal CVP for burn patients? - ANSWERS6-8 mmHg Massive transfused casualties are defined as what? - ANSWERSGreater than/equal to 10 units RBCs in 24 hrs Though not equivale...

Complete Blood Count (CBC) Hemoglobin (Hgb) Female: 12-16 g/dL Hematocrit (Hct) Female: 37-47% Male: 42-52% Red Blood Cells (RBCs) 4.5-5.5 million White Blood Cells (WBCs) Platelets Lab Values Need to know NCLEX numbers! Coagulation Panel Activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) Tests the intrinsic coagulation cascade On Heparin, ‘therapeutic aPTT’ is 1.5-2.5x normal. Prothrombin Time (PT) Tests the extrinsic coagulation cascade International Normalized Ratio (INR) Not...