Lab Values (Air-methods) Exam
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What is prothrombin time - CORRECT ANSWER-The time it takes to
convert prothrombin to thrombin in the extrinsic pathway.
What is normal Prothrombin time? (PT) - CORRECT ANSWER-10-13 seconds
What is activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT)? - CORRECT ANSWER-
indicates the health of the intrinsic and common pathways fo the
coagulation system. Used in genetic disease such as hemophilia A and von
Willebrand disease.
What is aPTT mainly used for? - CORRECT ANSWER-Used to assess DIC
What are normal levels of aPTT? - CORRECT ANSWER-25-40 Sec
What is international normalized ratio (INR)? - CORRECT ANSWER-The INR
is a calculated value developed to normalize the reporting of PT.
The ISI is the International Sensitivity Index value assigned by the
manufacturer to each lot of thromboplastin calibrated to the World Health
Organization reference material.
Questions and Answers 100%
PASS
What is prothrombin time - CORRECT ANSWER-The time it takes to
convert prothrombin to thrombin in the extrinsic pathway.
What is normal Prothrombin time? (PT) - CORRECT ANSWER-10-13 seconds
What is activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT)? - CORRECT ANSWER-
indicates the health of the intrinsic and common pathways fo the
coagulation system. Used in genetic disease such as hemophilia A and von
Willebrand disease.
What is aPTT mainly used for? - CORRECT ANSWER-Used to assess DIC
What are normal levels of aPTT? - CORRECT ANSWER-25-40 Sec
What is international normalized ratio (INR)? - CORRECT ANSWER-The INR
is a calculated value developed to normalize the reporting of PT.
The ISI is the International Sensitivity Index value assigned by the
manufacturer to each lot of thromboplastin calibrated to the World Health
Organization reference material.