IPSA EXAM 2 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS!
What is RR for lab value terminology?
reference range
What is the range of normal values for most of the population?
reference range
What is WNL for lab values terminology?
within normal limits
What is the term for within the reference range?
within normal limits
What does ULN mean for lab terminology?
upper limit of normal
What is the top of the reference range?
upper limit of normal
What is LLN for lab terms?
lower limit of normal
What is the bottom of the reference range?
lower limit of normal
What is CV for lab terms?
critical value
What is a critically significant out-of-range lab value?
critical value
What is no food or drink before the lab is drawn (usually 8-12 hours)?
, fasting
What is in the basic metabolic panel (BMP)?
Na+, K+, Cl-, CO2, glucose, BUN, SCr
What is another name for the BMP?
CHEM7
What is in the comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP)?
BMP + albumin, alk phos, alanine, ALT, AST, total bilirubin, Ca+, total protein
What is the key role of Na+?
serum osmolality, fluid balance
What is hypernatremia caused from?
increased Na+ intake or increased fluid loss
What is hyponatremia caused by?
excess body fluid, medications - SSRIs
What is the key role of K+?
nerve impulses, muscle contraction
What are causes of hyperkalemia?
renal failure, K+sparing diuretics
What are causes for hypokalemia?
diarrhea/vomiting, loop diuretics
What element is important to check when K+ replacement doesn't work?
magnesium
What are the key roles of chloride?
fluid balance, acid-base regulation
ANSWERS!
What is RR for lab value terminology?
reference range
What is the range of normal values for most of the population?
reference range
What is WNL for lab values terminology?
within normal limits
What is the term for within the reference range?
within normal limits
What does ULN mean for lab terminology?
upper limit of normal
What is the top of the reference range?
upper limit of normal
What is LLN for lab terms?
lower limit of normal
What is the bottom of the reference range?
lower limit of normal
What is CV for lab terms?
critical value
What is a critically significant out-of-range lab value?
critical value
What is no food or drink before the lab is drawn (usually 8-12 hours)?
, fasting
What is in the basic metabolic panel (BMP)?
Na+, K+, Cl-, CO2, glucose, BUN, SCr
What is another name for the BMP?
CHEM7
What is in the comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP)?
BMP + albumin, alk phos, alanine, ALT, AST, total bilirubin, Ca+, total protein
What is the key role of Na+?
serum osmolality, fluid balance
What is hypernatremia caused from?
increased Na+ intake or increased fluid loss
What is hyponatremia caused by?
excess body fluid, medications - SSRIs
What is the key role of K+?
nerve impulses, muscle contraction
What are causes of hyperkalemia?
renal failure, K+sparing diuretics
What are causes for hypokalemia?
diarrhea/vomiting, loop diuretics
What element is important to check when K+ replacement doesn't work?
magnesium
What are the key roles of chloride?
fluid balance, acid-base regulation
