NU136/ NU 136 Galen College Of Nursing -nu136 exam 4
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Hemaglobin (Hgb) - ANSWERS-12-18
When does hemaglobin levels drop - ANSWERS-When there is bleeding within the
body
CBC (complete blood count) - ANSWERS-a set of tests that include all WBC, RBC
and platelet measurements.
Glucose test for - ANSWERS-diabetes or hypoglycemia
Bilirubin, ALT, ALP, and albumin test for - ANSWERS-liver
A.S.T tests for - ANSWERS-liver or coronary artery disease
BUN and creatinine test for - ANSWERS-kidney function test
LDH, CK, and troponins test for - ANSWERS-Test of heart
Calcium testing for - ANSWERS-Parathyroid and calcium metabolism
Cholesterol testing for - ANSWERS-Potential for atherosclerotic heart disease
Phosphate Testing for - ANSWERS-kidney failure, bone metastasis, and
hypercalcemia
Total protein test for - ANSWERS-malnutrition, liver disease
uric acid test for - ANSWERS-Gout
serology test - ANSWERS-Any of a variety of tests used to screen a person's blood
for antigen-antibody reactions (signaling the presence infection or disease)
5th vital sign - ANSWERS-pain
Bicarbonate - ANSWERS-HCO3 22-26
What is bicarbonate? - ANSWERS-A buffer that helps to maintain a constant pH in
a solution even if an acid or base is added.
Ratio of bicarbonate to carbonic acid - ANSWERS-20:1
Aldosterone - ANSWERS-Hormone that stimulates the kidney to retain sodium
ions and water
How long does it take for kidneys to stabilize pH within normal range? - ANSWERS-
3 days
Increase in hydrogen ions - ANSWERS-lower pH
Decrease in hydrogen ions - ANSWERS-higher pH
