Solutions
albumin Correct Answer protein in blood; maintains the proper
amount of water in the blood
Albumin normal level Correct Answer 3.3-5
Bronchoscope used for Correct Answer To look at lungs and
airways because of persistent cough, infection, or abnormal
finding on chest X-ray
bronchoscopy Correct Answer visual examination of the
bronchi/lungs; dx, specimen collection, remove FB
may order if see something unusual on xray
NPO 4-8 hrs
Calcium Correct Answer Builds bones, enables blood clotting,
muscle contraction, heart to beat
Cardiac catheterization Correct Answer Measures CO and
detects defects that obstruct blood flow
cardiac catheterization Correct Answer thin, flexible tube is
guided into the heart via a vein or an artery. usually by femoral
vein. Can use balloon to correct stenotic valves or aortic
obstruction. NPO 6 hrs. Need to lie flat 6-8 hrs after and check
VS x 15 min
cardiac enzymes Correct Answer complex proteins released by
heart muscle when it is damaged; taken by blood sample to
, determine amount of heart disease or damage; include
myoglobin, troponin, CK
Causes of FVD Correct Answer DM
Diabetic ketoacidosis
Osmotic diuretics
Hypotonic enteral tube feedings
Hypertonic IV fluids
Vomiting/ diarrhea
Causes of FVE Correct Answer Heart failure
Liver disease
Kidney failure
Pregnancy
Premenstrual edema
causes of high albumin Correct Answer acute pancreatitis,
dehydration
Causes of high HDL Correct Answer alcoholism, chronic liver
disease, long term aerobic exercise
causes of high htc Correct Answer major burns, cardiovascular
disease, lung disease, CHD, polycythemia
Causes of high triglycerides Correct Answer alcohol abuse,
cirrhosis, DM, low protein/ high carb diet, family hx, gout,
HTN, pancreatitis, nephrotic syndrome
causes of hypercalemia Correct Answer Bed rest
Hyperparathyroid