IPSA EXAM ALL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS!
What is RR?
reference range
What is reference range?
range of normal values for most of the population
What is WNL?
within normal limits
What does within normal range mean?
within the reference range
What is ULN?
upper limit of normal
What does upper limit of normal mean?
top of the reference range
What is LLN?
lower limit of normal
What does low limit of normal look for?
bottom of the reference range
What is CV?
critical value
What does critical value look for?
a critically significant out-of-range lab value
What is fasting?
, no food or drink before the lab is drawn (usually 8-12 hrs)
What is BMP?
basic metabolic panel
What is CBC?
complete blood count
What is CMP?
comprehensive metabolic panel
What is FLP?
fasting lipid panel
What is UA?
urinalysis
What are common types of lab orders?
BMP, CMP, magnesium and phosphorus, CBC, coagulation tests, FLP, endocrine function tests,
UA
What is tested in a BMP?
Na+ (sodium)
K+ (potassium)
Cl- (cloride)
Co2 (carbon dioxide)
SCr (Creatinine)
BUN (blood urea nitrogen)
Glucose
What is BMP also known as?
Chem 7
What is the order of the CHEM 7?
CORRECT ANSWERS!
What is RR?
reference range
What is reference range?
range of normal values for most of the population
What is WNL?
within normal limits
What does within normal range mean?
within the reference range
What is ULN?
upper limit of normal
What does upper limit of normal mean?
top of the reference range
What is LLN?
lower limit of normal
What does low limit of normal look for?
bottom of the reference range
What is CV?
critical value
What does critical value look for?
a critically significant out-of-range lab value
What is fasting?
, no food or drink before the lab is drawn (usually 8-12 hrs)
What is BMP?
basic metabolic panel
What is CBC?
complete blood count
What is CMP?
comprehensive metabolic panel
What is FLP?
fasting lipid panel
What is UA?
urinalysis
What are common types of lab orders?
BMP, CMP, magnesium and phosphorus, CBC, coagulation tests, FLP, endocrine function tests,
UA
What is tested in a BMP?
Na+ (sodium)
K+ (potassium)
Cl- (cloride)
Co2 (carbon dioxide)
SCr (Creatinine)
BUN (blood urea nitrogen)
Glucose
What is BMP also known as?
Chem 7
What is the order of the CHEM 7?