Type 1 Diabetes - Page 2
In the emergency room, a urine sample was collected for urinalysis and blood was drawn for a stat Chemistry Screen, and CBC. Respiratory therapy drew additional blood from an artery for arterial blood gases.
Blood pressure was 145/70 mmHg, heart rate was 120beats per minute, respiration rate was 36 per minute, and oral temperature was 98.4 F. Chest sounds were clear and abdomen was soft with no organomegaly.
1. List 3 functions of the kidneys as discussed in the "urinalysis" site.
2. What are some substances detected by a urinalysis?
3. What 2 methods are used when performing a urinalysis?
4. What is a chemistry screen?
5. What blood chemistry test is a diagnostic indicator for diabetes?
6. Name the electrolytes. What disease states may cause each to be abnormal?
7. What 2 chemical tests are indicative of kidney function?
8. Which health professional would perform urinalysis and chemical tests on the blood?
9. What do arterial blood gasses (ABG's) test for?
10. Why would a physician order an ABG?
11. What type of blood is used for ABG's? Why?
12. Which health professional would perform arterial blood gas measurements?
13. What do the systolic and diastolic blood pressure readings reflect?
14. Untreated high blood pressure may lead to what disease states?
The arterial blood gas results were the first to come back.