NUA 150 Final Review

What is a Trop and what does it test?

Troponin and it tests Cardiac Enzyme

What is an Vancomycin Trough?

Therapeutic drug level

What is an ABG and who collects it?

Arterial blood gas. RT collects

What is an BHCG Qualitative and what does it test?

Pregnancy test. Tests for Positive or Negative screen

What is included in Lytes?

Sodium, potassium, chloride, C02, Anion Gap

What is a Glucoscan and how is it performed?

Used to monitor blood glucose levels at various times at bedside. Performed by a nurse

Where are tissue specimens collected generally sent for testing?

Pathology

What is the difference between RBC and PRBC?

Nothing

What is a Culture and Sensitivity Test?

Tissue cells and specimens are placed in a culture media designed to isolate and identify disease causing bacteria.

They are then tested for antibiotic sensitivity to determine those antibiotics that will be effective for treatment.

Which specimens are commonly sent for a C&S?

Microbiology

What is the study of microscopic structure of tissue?

Histology

What is the study of microscopic structure of cells?

Cytology

Which procedures require consent forms and are performed by a doctor?

Thoracentesis, biopsy, lumbar puncture, amniocentesis, sternal puncture, bone marrow aspirations

What is a thoracentesis?

Procedure performed to remove fluid or air from pleural cavity

What is the other name for a thoracentesis?

Pleural tap

Who analyzes specimens for the presence of communicable/contagious diseases?

Provincial Lab

What are the primary functions of the Blood bank?

• Order blood from red cross

• stores blood and blood products's

• crossmatch blood and blood products for transfusion

What test must be performed before RBCs can be ordered for a patient for a transfusion?

Group and screen

What is the purpose of a group and screen?

to determine patients blood type

What is the purpose of a crossmatch?

to ensure that the patients blood is compatible with donors blood

Name situations when a NUA would need to notify the RN about blood products

• when the order is written to give blood

• when the blood is ready

• when the blood arrives to the dept

Cytology specimens that may be collected by a nurse

• sputum

• urine

• bronchial aspirations

What must be obtained from a patient prior to blood transfusion?

consent

Where is a TB exam completed?

Provincial lab

Where is a hepatitis test processed?

Provincial lab

How long is a cross match good for before it outdates?

48 hours