Cumulative Fundamentals

Question 1

What 5 values are given on a CBC?

Answer 1

1. RBC
2. Hgb
3. Hct
4. Platelet count
5. WBC

Question 2

Purpose of RBC

Answer 2

• Transport O2, nutrients

Question 3

RBC values:

Male and Female

Answer 3

• M: 4.7-6.1
• F: 4.2-5.4

Question 4

Low RBC indicates

Answer 4

• Anemia
• Low oxygenation
• Presents as fatigue/weakness

Question 5

High RBC indicates

Answer 5

• O2 deficientcy
• Sleep apnea
• Pulmonary fibroses
• Kidney disease

Question 6

Purpose of Hemoglobin?

Answer 6

Binds and carries O2 in RBC

Question 7

Hgb Values:

Female and Male

Answer 7

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

Question 8

Low Hgb indicates

Answer 8

Anemia

Question 9

High Hgb indicates

Answer 9

Polycythemia (elevated red blood cell count)

Question 10

Purpose of Hermatocrit?

Answer 10

Shows percentage (concentration) of RBC in blood

Question 11

Hct Values:

Female and Male

Answer 11

• Female: 37%-47%
• Male: 42%-52%

Question 12

Low Hct indicates

Answer 12

Fluid overload

Question 13

High Hct indicates

Answer 13

Dehydration

Question 14

Purpose of Platelets

Answer 14

major player in blood clotting/hemostasis

Question 15

Platelet normal range

Answer 15

150-400K

Question 16

Low platelet count indicates

Answer 16

decreased clotting

Question 17

High platelet count indicates

Answer 17

Increased risk of blood clot

Question 18

White Blood Cell purpose

Answer 18

Fight infection

Question 19

WBC Normal Range

Answer 19

5-10K

Question 20

Low WBC indicates

Answer 20

Decreased ability to fight infection

Question 21

High WBC indicates

Answer 21

Infection present

Question 22

What are the 7 values given on a Metabolic Panel?

Answer 22

1. Na
2. K
3. Cl
4. CO2
5. BUN
6. Glucose
7. Creatinine