CRITICAL Values-- Exam 1 Unit 1

Question 1

Critical level of Hematocrit (Hct)

Answer 1

<15 or >60

Question 2

What is the normal level of Hematocrit (Hct)

Answer 2

37.0-47.0

Question 3

What is the normal platelet count?

Answer 3

150,000

Question 4

What is a “high”- Critical level for platelet count— List 2

Answer 4

1. > 1million = Huge risk of clotting
2. > 600,000 = Potential for problems

Question 5

What is a “low” - critical level for platelet count

Answer 5

1. Below 50,0000

Question 6

What is the rule for enoxaparin/blood thinners….

Answer 6

If platelet count is below 80,000 we HOLD the med

Question 7

What is the critical value of Bicarbonate (Hc03)

Answer 7

<6
Could alter electrolyte balance
patient may have diarrhea

Question 8

What is the normal lab value for Bicarbonate (Hc03)

Answer 8

20-30 mEq/L

Question 9

What is the critical value for Creatinine?

Answer 9

1. > 4mg/dL

Question 10

What is the normal level for Creatinine?

Answer 10

0.5-1.1mg/dL

Question 11

What is the normal level for PT (protime)?

Answer 11

1, 11.0-13.0

Question 12

What is the critical value of PT (protime)?

Answer 12

> 20 seconds

Question 13

What is the normal value of INR?

Answer 13

0.8-1.5 (w/out coumadin)

Question 14

What is the critical value of INR?

Answer 14

1. > 5.5 secs

Question 15

What value of bilirubin is considered “jaundiced”

Answer 15

> 2.5 mg/dL

Question 16

What is the normal value of Biliruben?

Answer 16

0.3-1.0 mg/dL