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Lab Test Value Cheat Sheet

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Aug.11-NCLEX Daily Practice Questions

Lab Test Value Cheat Sheet

BASAL METABOLIC PANEL (BMP)

  • Sodium: 135 – 145 mEq/L
  • Potassium: 3.5 – 5.0 mEq/L
  • Chloride: 95 – 105 mEq/L
  • Calcium: 9 – 11 mg/dL
  • BUN: 7 – 20 mg/dL
  • Creatinine: 0.6 – 1.2 mg/dL
  • Albumin: 3.4 – 5.4 g/dL
  • Total protein: 6.2 – 8.2 g/dL

Renal Function Test (RFT)

  • Calcium: 9 – 11 mg/dL
  • Magnesium: 1.5 – 2.5 mg/dL
  • Phosphorus: 2.5 – 4.5 mg/dL
  • Specific gravity: 1.010 – 1.030
  • GFR: 90 – 120 mL/min/1.73 m2
  • BUN: 10 – 20 mg/dL
  • Creatinine: 0.6 – 1.2 mg/dL
Lab Test Value Cheat Sheet

Liver Function Test (LFT)

  • ALT: 7 – 56 U/L
  • AST: 5 – 40 U/L
  • ALP: 40 – 120 U/L
  • Bilirubin: 0.1 – 1.2 mg/dL
Lab Test Value Cheat Sheet

Lipid Panel

  • Total cholesterol: <200 mg/dL
  • Triglyceride: <150 mg/dL
  • LDL: <100 mg/dL → Bad cholesterol
  • HDL: >60/dL → Happy cholesterol

PANCREAS

  • Amylase: 30 – 110 U/L
  • Lipase: 0 – 150 U/

ABG's

  • PH: 7.35 – 7.45
  • PaCO2: 35 – 45 mmHg
  • PaO2: 80 – 100 mmHg
  • HCO3: 22 – 26 mEq/L

Lab Test Value Cheat Sheet

Remember

ROME

Respiratory

Opposite

Metabolic

Equal

HbA1c

  • Non-diabetic: 4 – 5.6%
  • Pre-diabetic: 5.7 – 6.4%
  • Diabetic: > 6.5% (GOAL for diabetic: < 6.5%)

COMPLETE BLOOD COUNT ( CBC )

  • WBC: 4,500 – 11,000
  • RBC’s: 4.5 – 5.5
  • PLT: 150,000 – 450,000

Hemoglobin (Hgb)

  • Female: 12 – 16 g/dL
  • Male: 14 – 18 g/dL

Hematocrit (HCT) (HB X 3)

  • Female: 37% – 47%
  • Male: 42% – 52%

COAGs

  • PT: 10 – 13 sec
  • PTT: 25 – 35 sec
  • aPTT: 30 – 40 sec (heparin)
  • INR
    – NOT ON Warfarin < 1 sec
    – ON Warfarin 2 – 3 sec

Lab Test Value Cheat Sheet

Heparin

Warfarin

Measured with – aPTT

Therapeutic Range – 1.5 – 2.0 X normal “Control ” value

Antidote – Protamine sulfate

Measured with – PT/INR

Therapeutic Range – 1.5 – 2.0 X normal “Control ” value

Antidote – Vitamin K

Other

  • MAP: 70 – 100 mmHg
  • ICP (intracranial pressure): 5 – 15 mmHg
  • BMI: 18.5 – 24.9
  • Glascow coma scale:Best = 15

            Mild: 13-15 Moderate: 9-12 Severe: 3-8

Lab Test Value Cheat Sheet

Electrolytes

Sodium : 135 - 145

Potassium : 3.5 - 5

Phosphorus : 2.5 - 4.5

Commit to memory !

BANANAS : There are about 3-5 in every bunch & you want them half ripe (1/2)

So, think 3.5 – 5.0

PHOR – 4

Us – 2 (me + You = 2)

Don’t forget the .5 

Calcium : 9 - 11

Magnesium : 1.5 - 2.5

Chloride : 95 - 105

Call 911

MAGnifying glass you see 1.5 – 2.5 bigger than normal

Think of a chlorinated pool that
you want to go in when it’s
SUPER HOT: 95 – 105 °F

Lab Test Value Cheat Sheet

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ABG Analysis

ABG Analysis

Mastering ABG analysis is essential for nursing practice and success on the NCLEX. Each question in this set emphasizes key concepts, including the identification of acid-base imbalances, physiological responses, and their implications for patient care. A strong grasp of these principles will enhance your ability to assess and respond effectively to patients' needs in various clinical situations.

The number of attempts remaining is 5

1 / 50

Which of the following ABG values would indicate respiratory alkalosis?

2 / 50

If a patient’s ABG shows a pH of 7.28, what should the nurse suspect?

3 / 50

A patient with chronic respiratory acidosis may develop:

4 / 50

What is a common cause of metabolic acidosis?

5 / 50

A patient is experiencing respiratory distress and has an ABG result of pH 7.32, PaCO2 52 mmHg, HCO3- 24 mEq/L. What does this indicate?

6 / 50

A patient’s ABG shows: pH 7.45, PaCO2 48 mmHg, HCO3- 36 mEq/L. What condition does this most likely indicate?

7 / 50

ABG results show: pH 7.40, PaCO2 32 mmHg, HCO3- 19 mEq/L. Which acid-base balance does this indicate?

8 / 50

A patient with renal failure presents with ABG results: pH 7.32, PaCO2 42 mmHg, HCO3- 16 mEq/L. What does this indicate?

9 / 50

A patient with chronic kidney disease shows signs of acidosis. What ABG change would be expected?

10 / 50

A patient with diabetic ketoacidosis has the following ABG results: pH 7.25, PaCO2 30 mmHg, HCO3- 15 mEq/L. What is the primary acid-base imbalance?

11 / 50

ABG results show: pH 7.47, PaCO2 38 mmHg, HCO3- 29 mEq/L. The nurse should assess for which of the following?

12 / 50

A patient presents with tachypnea and lightheadedness. Which ABG finding would be expected?

13 / 50

A patient with a history of excessive alcohol consumption presents with ABG results: pH 7.30, PaCO2 40 mmHg, HCO3- 15 mEq/L. What is the likely diagnosis?

14 / 50

In a patient with a suspected pulmonary embolism, what ABG changes might you expect?

15 / 50

A patient has a pH of 7.39, PaCO2 of 52 mmHg, and HCO3- of 28 mEq/L. This patient is likely experiencing:

16 / 50

ABG results show: pH 7.48, PaCO2 42 mmHg, HCO3- 30 mEq/L. What does this indicate?

17 / 50

Which patient condition would most likely cause metabolic alkalosis?

18 / 50

A patient presents with tachycardia and muscle cramps. ABG analysis shows: pH 7.50, PaCO2 38 mmHg, HCO3- 30 mEq/L. What should the nurse assess for?

19 / 50

A patient with severe dehydration would likely exhibit which of the following ABG results?

20 / 50

A patient is hypoventilating after a drug overdose. What would their ABG likely show?

21 / 50

A patient has a pH of 7.30, PaCO2 30 mmHg, HCO3- 18 mEq/L. What is the most likely diagnosis?

22 / 50

A patient has the following ABG results: pH 7.30, PaCO2 50 mmHg, HCO3- 24 mEq/L. What is the primary acid-base disturbance?

23 / 50

A patient presents with confusion and fatigue. Their ABG results show: pH 7.28, PaCO2 58 mmHg, HCO3- 22 mEq/L. What condition do these findings suggest?

24 / 50

A patient presents with a high HCO3- level and a pH of 7.50. What could this indicate?

25 / 50

Which of the following ABG results would indicate metabolic acidosis?

26 / 50

Which of the following scenarios would likely lead to respiratory alkalosis?

27 / 50

What is the normal range for arterial blood pH?

28 / 50

In which condition would you expect to see a decreased HCO3- level?

29 / 50

The nurse is caring for a patient with COPD. Which ABG result would indicate respiratory acidosis?

30 / 50

If a patient is experiencing metabolic acidosis, what would you expect the respiratory compensation to be?

31 / 50

A patient with an acute asthma attack is likely to have which of the following ABG results?

32 / 50

A patient presents with confusion and lethargy. ABG analysis reveals pH 7.34, PaCO2 55 mmHg, HCO3- 26 mEq/L. Which of the following interventions is the priority?

33 / 50

A patient with diabetes presents with a fruity odor on their breath. ABG results show: pH 7.25, PaCO2 40 mmHg, HCO3- 15 mEq/L. What condition is this indicative of?

34 / 50

ABG results show: pH 7.45, PaCO2 35 mmHg, HCO3- 21 mEq/L. What is the interpretation?

35 / 50

A nurse notices a patient has rapid, shallow breathing. The patient’s ABG shows: pH 7.45, PaCO2 30 mmHg, HCO3- 22 mEq/L. What is the likely diagnosis?

36 / 50

In a patient with respiratory acidosis, what is the expected change in the kidneys?

37 / 50

A patient is hyperventilating due to anxiety. What would you expect their ABG results to show?

38 / 50

A patient with chronic kidney disease has a pH of 7.35 and HCO3- of 18 mEq/L. What is the likely diagnosis?

39 / 50

ABG results show: pH 7.38, PaCO2 48 mmHg, HCO3- 26 mEq/L. This indicates which type of compensation?

40 / 50

The nurse is interpreting ABG results: pH 7.50, PaCO2 30 mmHg, HCO3- 24 mEq/L. What condition is indicated?

41 / 50

A patient with a history of COPD is experiencing respiratory acidosis. Which intervention is most appropriate?

42 / 50

A nurse is assessing a patient with potential metabolic acidosis. Which sign would be most indicative?

43 / 50

If a patient is experiencing metabolic alkalosis, which ABG result might be expected?

44 / 50

Which of the following can lead to metabolic alkalosis?

45 / 50

A patient in renal failure presents with pH 7.30 and HCO3- 15 mEq/L. What is the expected respiratory response?

46 / 50

A patient with renal failure shows ABG results of pH 7.25, PaCO2 40 mmHg, HCO3- 16 mEq/L. This indicates:

47 / 50

A patient’s ABG indicates a pH of 7.50, what should the nurse suspect?

48 / 50

A nurse is reviewing ABG results: pH 7.35, PaCO2 50 mmHg, HCO3- 25 mEq/L. Which condition is most likely?

49 / 50

A nurse reviews an ABG report: pH 7.35, PaCO2 55 mmHg, HCO3- 22 mEq/L. Which nursing diagnosis is appropriate?

50 / 50

A patient has a pH of 7.39, PaCO2 of 52 mmHg, and HCO3- of 28 mEq/L. This patient is likely experiencing:

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