AVA CERTIFICATION EXAM|UPDATED&VERIFIED|GUARANTEED SUCCESS

White Blood Cells Leukocytes: Normal= 4.5-10 thousand per microliter Leukocytosis Increase in WBC in circulating blood Possible causes- infection, hemorrhage, coronary occlusion, malignancies, pregnancy, toxemia Appropriateness of CVAD with Leukocytosis Increased WBC with fever= may want to hold Increased WBC due to leukemia= may need for chemo immediately Platelets Normal range in adults 150-140 thousand per mcL Platelet count of 6-37 thousand Usual lower limit for safe CVAD insertion into major thoracic vein Platelet count of less than 150 thousand More acceptable platelet count for PICC insertion Factors- judgement of clinician, skill of inserter, platelet transfusion needs Creatinine Chemical waste molecule generated from muscle metabolism. Transported in the blood to the kidneys and excreted in urine. Serum levels are a measure of kidney function Normal Range of Creatinine Male- 0.6-1.2mg/dL Female- 0.5-1.1mg/dL Elevated Creatinine Greater than 2mg/dL Indicates need for comprehensive casular access plan before venipuncture or vascular access device