procedures used to remove fluid and tissue for testing
needle aspirations
Removing fluid from peritoneal cavity
paracentesis
Removes fluid from pleural space
thoracentesis
Removing a larger collection of cells (tumor or mass) and may
be used to detect cancer
biopsy
visualize bones, organism and soft tissue for abnormalities.
Travel in a straight line
xray
use of a special scanner allows cross sectional times of an organ
to be visualized.
CT scan
provides visualization of soft tissue organs by recording and
measuring the reflection of ultrasonic waves
ultrasound
measure number shape and size of cells
- 150,000-400,000
,platelets
can detect bleeding disorders caused bu extrinsic clotting system
- 11-12.5sec
prombothin time
used to monitor side effect of anticoagulant therapy
international normalized ratio
can detect bleeding caused by intrinsic clotting system
- 20-40 sec
Activated partial thromboplastin
used to identify suspected bleeding disorders
- 200-400
fibrinogen
failure of kidneys to produce or excrete 50-100mL of urine in 24
hours
anuria
reduced urine volume- in adults less than 500mL a day
oliguria
excessive fluid excreted- 2500mL or more
polyuria
excessive urination at night
, noctururia
used for pt with hip/bone fracture, placed w handle toward feet
fracture pan
Concerns: always wear gloves, placer waterproof pad on bed,
elevate head to fowlers position, don't leave pan in longer than
10 min, provide perineal and hand hygiene care.
bed pans
taken to prevent food, fluid, saliva, or foreign materials from
entering the lungs.
aspiration precautions
Procedural concerns:
- elevate bed 45c degree or higher during eating and 45 min after
easting
keep bed 30 degree at all other times
Encourage slow eating
Alternate between bites of food and fluid
Avoid eating 203 hours before bed
aspiration
if muscle weakness turn head to affected side
Chin tucking can help prevent aspiration
Let pt see you
Wait at least 10sec before bites