BMP
BMP correct answers basic metabolic panel
Tests included in a BMP correct answers Sodium, potassium,calcium,chloride,carbon
dioxide, BUN,creatinine, glucose
Electrolytes in a BMP correct answers sodium, potassium, chloride, calcium, carbon
dioxide
Function of electrolytes correct answers regulate muscle and nerve finction, maintain
acid-base balance, maintain fluid balance
Portion of the BMP that evaluates kidney function? correct answers BUN and creatinine
Evaluates the amount of sugar in the blood correct answers Glucose
A routine BMP goes in which color top tube? correct answers Red speckled(tiger top)
or
Gold
A STAT BMP goes in which color top tube? correct answers Green(mint)
What lab department does a BMP go to? correct answers Chemistry
Na+ correct answers Sodium: plays a key role in maintaining fluid balance
Hypernatremia correct answers elevated Na in the blood
most common cause: dehydration(vomiting, diarrhea)
diuretics
Hyponatremia correct answers decreased Na in the blood
most common cause: water retention(edema)
K+ correct answers Potassium: plays a key role in skeletal and smooth muscle
contraction and cardiac function
Hyperkalemia correct answers elevated K in the blood
most common cause: kidney failure
Hypokalemia correct answers decreased K in the blood
most common cause: dehydration(vomiting/diarrhea)
and diuretics
BMP correct answers basic metabolic panel
Tests included in a BMP correct answers Sodium, potassium,calcium,chloride,carbon
dioxide, BUN,creatinine, glucose
Electrolytes in a BMP correct answers sodium, potassium, chloride, calcium, carbon
dioxide
Function of electrolytes correct answers regulate muscle and nerve finction, maintain
acid-base balance, maintain fluid balance
Portion of the BMP that evaluates kidney function? correct answers BUN and creatinine
Evaluates the amount of sugar in the blood correct answers Glucose
A routine BMP goes in which color top tube? correct answers Red speckled(tiger top)
or
Gold
A STAT BMP goes in which color top tube? correct answers Green(mint)
What lab department does a BMP go to? correct answers Chemistry
Na+ correct answers Sodium: plays a key role in maintaining fluid balance
Hypernatremia correct answers elevated Na in the blood
most common cause: dehydration(vomiting, diarrhea)
diuretics
Hyponatremia correct answers decreased Na in the blood
most common cause: water retention(edema)
K+ correct answers Potassium: plays a key role in skeletal and smooth muscle
contraction and cardiac function
Hyperkalemia correct answers elevated K in the blood
most common cause: kidney failure
Hypokalemia correct answers decreased K in the blood
most common cause: dehydration(vomiting/diarrhea)
and diuretics
