hpex 353 first exam: diagnostic procedures

Normal range for glucose test

140 or below glucose

Higher range for glucose test

200+ = Diabetes

Normal range for Lipid panel

less than 100 is optimal

Lipid panel higher range

nearly anything above 100; MORE THAN or EQUAL TO 190 is VERY HIGH

What types of cells are measured in a Complete Blood Count lab test?

- White blood cells (WBC)

- Red blood cells (RBC)

- Hemoglobin

- Hematocrit (HCT)

- Platelet Count (PLT)

What are symptoms of abnormal CBC?

- Fatigue and weak

- Infection

- Inflammation

- Bruising

- Bleeding

- Anemia and Leukemia

What are the 5 vital signs?

- BP

- HR

- Resp rate (RR)

- Temp (T)

- O2 saturation (SpO2)

Normal range for BP

120/80 mmHg

Normal range for HR

60-100 bpm

Normal range for RR

12-20 bpm (breaths per minute)

Normal range for body temperature

98.6 degrees F

Normal range for SpO2

96%-100% O2

Medical Diagnosis (Dx)

The process of determining which disease or condition explains a person's symptoms and signs

Differential Diagnosis

Medical process used to determine most likely CAUSE of a patient's symptoms by considering multiple possible condiitons