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, what considerations should you consider when doing diagnostic testing - ANS •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? - ANS •Hgb
•Hct
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•Erythrocytes
•RBC
•Leukocyte count
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•Differential white blood cell count
what does a basic metabloic panel (BMP) include? - ANS •BUN
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•Creatinine
•Potassium
•Sodium
•Calcium
•Chloride
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Glucose
what does comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP) include? - ANS Includes everything in BMP
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•Liver Enzymes
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•Protein
•Albumin
•Bilirubin+
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why is a capillary blood specimen performed? - ANS Commonly performed for blood glucose
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what are the steps to performing an capillary blood specimen (accucheck)? - ANS •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? - ANS the heel of the foot
what are the reasons for testing feces? - ANS •Occult blood
•Analyze dietary products and digestive secretions
•Detect presence of ova and parasites