BSMCON NUR 2102 Test- Normal Lab Values,
Diagnostic Tests, & Definitions |with
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What is increased HCT indicative of? - ANSWER dehydration, polycythemia vera, low
oxygen tension (i.e. smoking, CHD)
What is decreased HCT indicative of? - ANSWER anemia, blood loss, hemolysis, leukemia,
malnutrition
Platelets/Thrombocytes normal range (same for child, adult, and elderly) - ANSWER
150,000-400,000/mm3
What is thrombocytosis and what does it indicate? - ANSWER Platelet count too high
Indicative of: prolonged bleeding, strenuous exercise, meds (i.e. oral contraceptives)
What is thrombopenia and what does it indicate? - ANSWER Platelet count too low
Indicative of: menstruation, meds, hypersplenism, hemorrhage
Glucose normal range (fasting and non-fasting) - ANSWER Fasting: 70-110 mg/dL
Non-fasting: less than or equal to 200 mg/dL
What is hypoglycemia and what does it indicate? - ANSWER Glucose too low
Indicative of: hypothyroidism, Addison's disease, liver disease, insulin overdose
What is hyperglycemia and what does it indicate? - ANSWER Glucose too high
Indicative of: diabetes, stress, Cushings, pancreatitis
Sodium/Natremia normal range - ANSWER 135-145 mEq/L
What is hyponatremia and what does it indicate? - ANSWER Sodium too
low Indicative of: Addison's disease, GI loss (diarrhea, vomiting, etc)
What is hypernatremia and what does it indicate? - ANSWER Sodium too high
Indicative of: GI loss (diarrhea, vomiting, etc), excessive sweating/diaphoresis, burns
Potassium/Kalemia normal range - ANSWER 3.5-5.0 mEq/L
What is hyperkalemia and what does it indicate? - ANSWER Potassium too high
Indicative of: renal failure, crush injuries, infection, dehydration
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