CCE Chapter 45+

glucose (fasting)

70-100 mg/dL

rouleaux pattern

A _____________ cannot be formed by the red blood cells of a patient with sickle cell anemia.

200 mg/dl

Above what level or cholesterol can cause atheroscleorosis or arterioscleorosis?

total cholesterol

Atherosclerosis and/or arteriosclerosis are the result if abnormally high.

8-20 mg/dL

BUN (blood urea nitrogen)

diabetic

Capillary blood samples are used in medical procedures to screen the blood glucose level of a _______________.

immunoassays

Diagnostic tests that use techniques for measuring the amount of antigens and antibodies present relative to a specific illness.

Advise them to avoid consumption of what they are allergic to.

During the allergy patient's visit, especially if he or she is recently diagnosed as such, advice concerning the condition and the prevention of further problems is well received. Which of the following suggestions for discussion would be appropriate with patients who have allergies?

normal urine samples

Glucose is a substance usually not found in __________________.

uric acid

Gouty arthritis is a result of too much ________________.

heart disease and hardening of the arteries.

High levels of triglycerides contribute to ________________

14

How many sites for intradermal testing does the forearm provide?

prothrombin time (PT)

International normalized ratio (INR): 1.0-1.4

properly disinfected or sterilized to protect others from contamination

Items used that are not disposable need to be ________.

arm

On which part of the body is a patch test typically performed?

LDL cholesterol

Primarily responsible for depositing plaque on the interior of arterial walls.

T lymphocytes

Regulation of immune response; Cell-mediated immunity, including delayed hypersensitivity and graft rejection.

basophils

Release of chemical mediators of immediate hypersensitivity; 0.3% ± 1% of WBC

radioallergosorbent test (RAST)

Test that determines the presence of immunoglobulins that are present in greater amounts in those with allergies

Leukocytes

The function of which of the following cells is to protect the body against antigens?

0-20 mm/hr

The normal ESR values for females is _______.

0-20mm/hr

The normal ESR values for females is _______.

10-13

The normal coagulation prothrombin time is ______ seconds

42-52

The normal hematocrit range for adult males is ______ percent.

130-200 mg/dL

The normal range for total cholesterol when fasting is _________.

132-145 mEq/L

The normal range of serum sodium is ______________.

B lymphocytes

Their functions include humoral immunity and the production of specific antibodies against viruses, bacteria, and other proteins

monocytes

Their functions include phagocytosis of microorganisms and cell debris and cooperation in immune response

neutrophils

Their functions include phagocytosis, killing of bacteria, and releasing a pyrogen that produces fever - neutrophils

creatine kinase (CK)

This enzyme is especially helpful in diagnosing a myocardial infarction (MI) in patients with chest pain. Enzyme found in muscles that is released if a muscle is damaged.

triglyceride

This lipid is not as structurally complex as cholesterol molecules. >40-150 mg/dL (fasting)

eosinophil

When a nasal smear is performed, the secretions are examined to determine the _____ count. Increased with allergies

creatinine

When levels become elevated, it can indicate a problem with renal function

HDL cholesterol

Which of the following is referred to as the "healthy" cholesterol component? This is the good cholesterol. The function of this type of cholesterol is to transport the bad cholesterol out of the vessels and to the liver. >45 mg/dL (fasting)

date, patient's name, test performed, results of the test, your initials, any kit, reagent strip, or reagent lot numbers and expiration dates, and quality control results.

With strict regulations regarding quality control and quality assurance, you are required to keep a log book to record all specimens and the results of the tests performed. The log should include:

Blood Chemistry Panels

____________ are usually less expensive than the individual tests based on how the insurance companies reimburse for health care.

Antigen

____________ is an immunizing agent that produces antibodies.

potassium (K)

essential for proper muscle functioning, particularly for the heart muscle

WBC 4% ± 3%

monocytes, Phagocytosis of antigen-antibody complexes

3.5-7.5 mg/dL

uric acid