nursing lab values
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1. sodium 135-145 mEq/L
maintains osmotic pressure and acid-base balance
assists with transmission of nerve impulses
absorbed from the small intestine.
2. potassium (k) 3.5-5.1 mEq/L
regulates cellular water ba;ance,electrical conductionin muscle cells.
used to regulate cardiac, renal, gi function.
pts with elevated wbc may have altered k levels.
3. chloride 98-107 mEq/L
most abundant anion in extracellular fluid
functions to counter balance cations (sodium)
aids in digestion and maintaining osmotic pressure
4. bicarbonate 22-29 mEq/L
responsible for maintaining the ph of body fluids
prolonged tourniquet application before blood draw increases bicarb level
5. aPPT 20-36 SEC
used to moniter heparin ( anticoagulant) therapy
6. PT male: 9.6-11.8 sec female: 9.5-11.3 sec
measures the amount time it takes for clot formation.
7. platelet count 150k-400k
high altitudes, chronic cold weather and excercise increase platelet counts
8. hemolobin male: 14-16.5 g/dl
female: 12-15 g/dl
9. hematocrit male: 42%-52%
female: 35%-47%
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Study online at https://quizlet.com/_1eupf
1. sodium 135-145 mEq/L
maintains osmotic pressure and acid-base balance
assists with transmission of nerve impulses
absorbed from the small intestine.
2. potassium (k) 3.5-5.1 mEq/L
regulates cellular water ba;ance,electrical conductionin muscle cells.
used to regulate cardiac, renal, gi function.
pts with elevated wbc may have altered k levels.
3. chloride 98-107 mEq/L
most abundant anion in extracellular fluid
functions to counter balance cations (sodium)
aids in digestion and maintaining osmotic pressure
4. bicarbonate 22-29 mEq/L
responsible for maintaining the ph of body fluids
prolonged tourniquet application before blood draw increases bicarb level
5. aPPT 20-36 SEC
used to moniter heparin ( anticoagulant) therapy
6. PT male: 9.6-11.8 sec female: 9.5-11.3 sec
measures the amount time it takes for clot formation.
7. platelet count 150k-400k
high altitudes, chronic cold weather and excercise increase platelet counts
8. hemolobin male: 14-16.5 g/dl
female: 12-15 g/dl
9. hematocrit male: 42%-52%
female: 35%-47%
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