Mark Klimek Lab Values Exam Questions with Correct Answers

A= - ANSWER-Abnormal- Do nothing B= - ANSWER-Be Concerned- Assess/Monitor C= - ANSWER-Critical- Do something! D= - ANSWER-Deadly Dangerous Do something NOW. You cannot take care of this. You need HELP. INR Therapeutic - ANSWER-2-3 INR >4 - ANSWER-C= Critical. When INR is critical (Greater than 4) - ANSWER-Hold Coumadin Assess For Bleeding Prepare Vitamin K Call Doctor Creatinine Therapeutic? (Best Indicator of Kidney Function) - ANSWER-0.6-1.2 (Same as Lithium) Elevated Creatinine - ANSWER-Greater than 1.2 = A (Abnormal) Do nothing. Potassium Therapeutic - ANSWER-3.5-5.3 Low Potassium (Less than 3.5) = - ANSWER-C (Critical) What should you do if your K is low? (Less than 3.5) - ANSWER-Assess Heart Prepare to Give K Call Doctor Elevated Potassium? - ANSWER-If it's 5.4-5.9 = Critical High but Still in the 5's. What to do if K is in Critical Range? (5.4-5.9) - ANSWER-Hold K Assess Heart Prepare Kayexalate + D5W+Regular Insulin