Clinical Lab Values and Diagnostic Testing, Bed Rest & Immoblity - Class 4 Flashcards
clinical lab values
electrolytes
hematology studies
electrolytes
changes in electrolytes values can cause a change in the pt’s presentation and our tx plan
sodium
hypernatremia
hyponatremia
potassium
hyperkalemia
hypokalemia
calcium
hypercalcemia
hypocalcemia
hematology studies
acid-base/arterial blood bass analysis
common hematology studies
blood values and common PT considerations
acid-base/arterial blood bass analysis
pH
partial pressure of oxygen
partial pressure of CO2
bicarbonate
what are acid-base/arterial blood bass analysis used for
used to check how well the lungs are available to move O2 into blood and CO2 out of the blood
pH
7.35 - 7.45
PaO2
80-100 mmHg
PaCO2
35-45 mmHg
HCO3-
22-28 mEq
common hematology studies
RBCs
hematocrit
hemoglobin
WBCs
platelets
RBCs
men: 4.2-5.4
women: 3.6-5.0
hematocrit
proportion of blood that is RBCs
men: 42-52%
women: 36-48%