Exam 4

Question 1

A nurse is caring for a client who has cancer and is receiving TPN. Which of the following lab values indicates the treatment is effective?

A. Hct 43%
B. WBC 8k
C. Albumin 4.2 g/dL
D. Calcium 9.4 mg/dL

Answer 1

C. Albumin 4.2 g/dL

Shows that patient is receiving adequate protein

Question 2

Expected albumin lab value:

Answer 2

3.4-5.4

Question 3

Expected BUN value:

Answer 3

10-20

Question 4

Expected creatinine lab value:

Answer 4

0.6-1.2

Question 5

Expected Calcium lab value:

Answer 5

9.0-10.5

Question 6

Expected Blood glucose value:

Answer 6

74-106

70-110

Question 7

Expected Hemoglobin lab values:

Answer 7

M: 14-18
F: 12-16

Question 8

Expected hematocrit lab value:

Answer 8

M: 42-52%
F: 37-47%

Question 9

Normal bilirubin lab value:

Answer 9

0.2-1.2

Question 10

Normal AST lab value:

Answer 10

5-40 units/L of serum

Question 11

Normal ALT lab values

Answer 11

7-56 units/L of serum

Question 12

How much water do you flush enteral nutrition tubes with?

Answer 12

x

Question 13

If administering medications through an enteral tube, how much should you dilute with?

Answer 13

30-60mL of sterile/purified water

10 ml?