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Worksheet time: 48mins
Which blood test checks for anemia
Complete Blood Count
Complete Metabolic Panel
Hemeoccult
PT/INR
A Complete Blood Count can evaluate a patient's
Hematologic system
Immunologic system
Electrolyte status
Kidney function
The full name for a CBC is a
(a)
The acronym for a Complete Blood Count is
(a)
Which of these is NOT evaluated by a Complete Metabolic Panel
Glucose
Intravascular clotting
Liver Function
Electrolyte Status
Which of these forms of imaging expose a patient to radiation
X-Ray
Computerized Tomography
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Computerized Tomography Angiography
MRI exposes a patient to radiation
True
False
Ultrasound imaging exposes a patient to radiation
True
False
X-Ray imaging exposes a patient to radiation
True
False
Computerized Tomography (CT) exposes a patient to radiation
True
False
Echocardiography uses X-Rays to evaluate a heart
True
False
If a CBC shows anemia that means ____ is low
WBCs
INR
Albumin
RBCs
Which condition(s) can cause anemia
Polycythemia Vera
Sickle Cell
Dietary deficiency
Hemorrhage
Moving to a higher altitude causes a normal physiologic increase in RBCs
True
False
Leukopenia is used to describe low
RBCs
D-Dimer
Glucose
WBCs
A Complete Metabolic Panel evaluates bleeding time
True
False
The full name for a CMP is a
(a)
The acronym for a Complete Metabolic Panel is a
(a)
A CMP is commonly obtained in healthy patients to monitor their response to medications
True
False
A CT scan uses X-Rays
True
False
An MRI uses X-Rays
True
False
What are some advantages of X-Rays?
Speed
Cost
Radiation Exposure
Are indicated for use in pregnancy
X-Rays can NEVER be ordered in a pregnant patient
True
False
For a suspected stroke a CT Head with IV contrast should be ordered first
True
False
EKG/ECG stands for
Exceptionally K/Cool Guys & Gals
Eggs, K/Coffee, Grits
Electrocardiogram
Danger Squiggles
An EKG/ECG can detect all heart attacks
True
False
The acronym for an Electrocardiogram is a
(a)
The acronym UA is used for which test
(a)
The test name Urinalysis can be abbreviated as
(a)
A UA can check for
Urinary Tract Infection
Excess Glucose
Heart Damage
Kidney Damage
Oliguria is a condition where patient makes than ____ of urine per day
<1,000ml
<600ml
<400ml
<200ml
Anuria is a condition where a patient makes ____ of urine per day
<800ml
<500ml
<300ml
<100ml
The acronym MRI is used to describe which test
(a)
Magnetic Resonance Imaging can be abbreviated as
(a)
MRIs are convenient to use because they are quick to obtain
True
False
What are reasons an MRI may not be appropriate for a patient?
Patient has claustrophobia
Patient is pregnant
Patient has an acute life threatening disease
Patient has potential brain cancer
Ultrasound imaging exposes patients to radiation
True
False
What are some conditions an Ultrasound can evaluate for
Pneumonia
Stroke
Abscess
Acid Reflux
A D-Dimer is used to check for
Abnormal Bleeding Time
Anemia
Intravascular Clotting
Infection
Which test can be used to evaluate intravascular clotting
(a)
A D-Dimer has very few false positives
True
False
The test name Arterial Blood Gas can be abbreviated as
(a)
The acronym ABG stands for which blood test
(a)
ABG can be used to monitor
Patients on ventilators
Cardiac enzymes
Diabetes
A Respiratory Acidosis is compensated by a
Respiratory Alkalosis
Respiratory Acidosis
Metabolic Acidosis
Metabolic Alkalosis
The normal pH for the human body is
7.0-7.1
7.35-7.45
7.8-8.0
8.0-8.1
A Metabolic Acidosis is compensated by a
Respiratory Alkalosis
Respiratory Acidosis
Metabolic Alkalosis
Metabolic Acidosis
The acronym PFT stands for
Pretty Fancy Tea
Pulmonary Function Test
Potatoes Fried Thoroughly
Please Forget That
The test name PFT is an acronym for a
(a)
The test name Pulmonary Function Test can be abbreviated as
(a)
Conditions that a PFT is commonly used for include
Asthma
Heart Attack
COPD
Diabetes
A CTA is used to more accurately see a patient's
Bones
Vasculature
Nervous System
A CTA of the Chest is most commonly used to diagnose a
Pneumonia
Heart Attack
Pneumothorax
Pulmonary Embolism
A CTA of the brain can be used to evaluate for
Aneurysms
Stenosis
Embolisms
Occlusions
Some conditions that a lumbar puncture and CSF analysis can be used to evaluate for include
Meningitis
Brain/Spinal Cancers
Urinary Tract Infection
Cerebral Hemorrhage
It's normal for leukocytes to be in CSF
True
False
Blood is normally not seen in the CSF
True
False
PT/INR is used to commonly test for
Infection
Clotting disorders
Cancer
Kidney Damage
Newer blood thinner medications like Apixaban and Rivaroxaban completely eliminate the risk of bleeding as a side effect while providing the protective benefits
True
False
The INR level for a patient with A Fib on Warfarin is
0-1
2-3
5-6
1-4
The acronym BNP is used for which blood test
(a)
Brain Natriuretic Peptide can be abbreviated as
(a)
BNP is commonly used to identify and risk assess patients with
Brain cancer
Pneumonia
Congestive Heart Failure
Heart Attack
BNP can be used to detect CHF but does NOT determine severity of illness
True
False
Troponin is a blood test used to detect what disease
Congestive Heart Failure
Diabetes
Heart Attack
Pneumonia
A troponin can detect a heart attack an EKG/ECG missed
True
False
How many days does it take for Troponin to be cleared from the blood stream
2-3 Hours
1-3 Days
7-10 Days
2-3 Weeks
Echocardiogram exposes a patient to radiation
True
False
Which condition can an Echocardiogram evaluate for
Congestive Heart Failure
Appendicitis
Acid Reflux
Pneumonia
An Echocardiogram is commonly used to detect and monitor heart valve abnormalities
True
False
Cardiac Catheterization exposes a patient to radiation
True
False
A Cardiac Catheterization can be used to detect
Pneumonia
Congestive Heart Failure
Arterial Blockage
Stroke
Cardiac Catheterization can be performed in an emergency setting
True
False
An MRI can be used to evaluate a patient's spinal column as well as brain
True
False
The acronym CSF is used to describe a sample of
Coke, Sprite, Fanta
Cerebrospinal Fluid
Clowns Sans Frontiers
Cats Sure are Fuzzy
Cerebrospinal Fluid Can be Abbreviated as
(a)
