nsg 3100 exam 3 Questions & Answers 100% Correct(RATED A+)

what considerations should you consider when doing diagnostic testing - ANSWER•What type of sample is needed and how will it be collected? •Does the client need to stop oral intake for a certain number of hours before procedure? (NPO) •Does the test include administration of contrast dye? •Will medications be given or withheld? •How long will the test take? •Is a consent form required? what does a complete blood count include? - ANSWER•Hgb •Hct •Erythrocytes •RBC •Leukocyte count •Differential white blood cell count what does a basic metabloic panel (BMP) include? - ANSWER•BUN •Creatinine •Potassium •Sodium •Calcium •Chloride Glucose what does comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP) include? - ANSWERIncludes everything in BMP in addition to: •Liver Enzymes •Protein •Albumin •Bilirubin+ why is a capillary blood specimen performed? - ANSWERCommonly performed for blood glucose levels (Accucheck what are the steps to performing an capillary blood specimen (accucheck)? - ANSWER•Hold in dependent position •Wipe finger site with alcohol and allow to dry completely before puncturing. wipe away the first drop. side of fingertip where do you perform the capillary blood specimen in infants? - ANSWERthe heel of the foot what are the reasons for testing feces? - ANSWER•Occult blood •Analyze dietary products and digestive secretions •Detect presence of ova and parasites •Detect presence of bacteria or viruses