ANSWER
For each lab exam, take the following actions to successfully finish this simulation assignment:
Step 1: Determine Which Lab Tests Have Been Ordered
Examine the patient’s health and medical background. Depending on the situation, possible tests could consist of:
CBC (complete blood count) to assess general health.
Use the Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP) to evaluate liver and kidney health.
cardiovascular risk lipid panel.
Fasting blood glucose, or A1C, is used to check for diabetes.
Hydration and electrolyte imbalance can be addressed using an electrolyte panel.
Step 2: Define and Explain
Clearly state the clinical significance of each test as well as what it assesses. For instance, a complete blood count (CBC) measures hemoglobin, hematocrit, red and white blood cells, and platelets to identify anemia, infections, and other illnesses.
Step 3: Why Did They Order the Test?
Connect the test to the patient’s risk factors, age, and health status:
CBC Example: “Ordered to assess for potential anemia or infection due to the patient’s age and sodium-controlled diet, which may indicate an underlying health condition.”
Step 4: Typical Outcomes
Give each test’s standard range. White blood cells (WBC): 4,500–11,000 cells/μL, for instance.
Step 5: Results for the Patient
Give fictitious outcomes that are consistent with the patient’s situation. WBC, for instance, is increased at 13,000 cells/μL, suggesting a potential infection.
Step 6: Causes of Unusual Outcomes
Inform the patient of any anomalies. For instance, a 69-year-old man’s elevated WBC may be a sign of an infection or inflammatory process.
Step 7: Citation of the Source
For the test’s description, normal ranges, and result interpretation, cite reliable sources. For instance, consult a lab handbook, textbook, or reliable medical website (like MedlinePlus or the Mayo Clinic).
Based on Wallace Peterson’s profile, would you like advice on particular lab tests?
QUESTION
PN107 IN-PERSON SIMULATION (GERIATRIC)
LABORATORY TEST RESEARCH
(WALLACE PETERSON)
PATIENT: Peterson, Wallace DOB: 06/06/1954 AGE: 69 GENDER: MALE
MRN: 7214732 HOSPITAL FLOOR: Med-Surg ROOM: 327 HCP: Lois Myer, MD
CODE STATUS: FULL CODE ISOLATION: Standard ALERTS: None
DRUG ALLERGIES: NKDA ENVIRONMENTAL ALLERGIES: NKA FOOD ALLERGIES: NKA
DIET: Sodium-Controlled HEIGHT: 5’ 7” WEIGHT: 131 lbs. BMI: 20.5
Quick note: LAB TESTS are samples of bodily fluids or tissues collected and then processed to confirm or rule out a condition or disease or to make a diagnosis. They are technically considered diagnostic tests but will be separated from the diagnostic procedures for this assignment.
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