AVA Certification Exam Question and answers rated A+ 2024

AVA Certification Exam Question and answers rated A+ 2024 White Blood Cells - correct answer Leukocytes: Normal= 4.5-10 thousand per microliter Leukocytosis - correct answer Increase in WBC in circulating blood Possible causes- infection, hemorrhage, coronary occlusion, malignancies, pregnancy, toxemia Appropriateness of CVAD with Leukocytosis - correct answer Increased WBC with fever= may want to hold Increased WBC due to leukemia= may need for chemo immediately Platelets - correct answer Normal range in adults 150-140 thousand per mcL Platelet count of 6-37 thousand - correct answer Usual lower limit for safe CVAD insertion into major thoracic vein Platelet count of less than 150 thousand - correct answer More acceptable platelet count for PICC insertion Factors- judgement of clinician, ski