NUR 168 FINAL EXAM WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS AND QUESTIONS
What is the reference range for blood pH?
What are the definitions of acidic and alkaline?
7.35-7.45
<7.35= acid
>7.45 = alkalotic.
What is the reference range for PaCO2?
What ranges are acidic or alkaline?
35-45 mmHg
>45 acid
<35 alkalic
What is the reference range for HCO3-?
What ranges are acidic or alkaline?
22-26 mEq/L
<22 acid
>26 alkalotic.
What is the reference range for PaO2?
80-100 mmHg
,What is the standard range for serum sodium?
135-145 mEq/L
What is the standard range for serum potassium?
3.5-5.0 mEq/L
What is the reference range for serum calcium (Ca2+)?
8.6-10.2 mg/dL
What is the normal range for serum Magnesium (Mg2+)?
1.3-2.3 mEq/L
What is the standard range for serum chloride?
97-107 mEq/L
What is the standard range for serum phosphate (PO4-)?
2.5-4.5 mg/dL
Which electrolytes contain cations?
Sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium
What electrolytes are anions?
chloride, phosphate, and bicarbonate
What is the reference range for urine-specific gravity?
, 1.005-1.030
Urine concentration less than 1.005 is dilute.
>1.030 Concentrated Urine
When taking antacids, which electrolyte should be monitored?
Magnesium, PO4- and Ca2+
Do you administer Lasix to patients with low potassium levels?
No, Furosemide (Lasix) is a loop diuretic that typically lowers serum potassium
levels.
What labs would you draw to screen for kidney impairment?
BUN (blood urea nitrogen), creatinine, urine analysis (protein and specific gravity)
What is the BUN reference range?
8-20 mg/dL *The elderly will have higher levels.
What is the Creatinine Reference Range?
♂ 0.4-1.0 mg/dL
♀0.6-1.2 mg/dL
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