Hospital Language and General Knowledge (H & K)

Question 1

Interstitial fluid: (K)

Answer 1

Fluid found around cells that’s released into the body from capillaries. Delivers nutrients and oxygen to cells and removes waste products.

Question 2

Hemoglobin: (K)

Answer 2

Protein that carries oxygen in red blood cells.
Normal (M): 13.2 - 16.6 g/dL (deciliter)
Normal (F): 11.6 - 15 g/dL

Question 3

NPO: (H)

Answer 3

“[take] nothing by mouth” meaning no fluids or solids allowed.