Hematologic-System-Hesi-Exam-Flashcards.pdf

HEMATOLOGIC SYSTEM
Expected ranges in blood
RBC: 4-6 million/ul (approximately)
WBC: 5,000 - 10,000 /mm 3
Platelets: 150,000 - 400,000 mm 3
Hgb: 12-18 g/dl (approximately)
Hct: 37-52% (approximately 3 times the Hgb)
PT: 11-12.5 seconds r
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aPTT: 30-40 seconds (therapeutic range is 1.5-2.5 ,:,

times this amount while on heparin).
INR: 0.8 - 1.1 (therapeutic range is 2-3 while on
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HEMATOLOGIC SYSTEM
Blood transfusions
Type A : Can receive type A and 0
Type B: Can receive type Band 0
Type AB: Can receive type A, B, AB, and 0
Type 0 : Can receive type 0
Rh compatibility: If a Rh-negative person receives Rh-
positive blood, it will cause hemolysis.
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• Prime administration set w/0.9% NaCl ONLY. 0
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