Interpreting data

Question 1

What can be seen in a line or IV contamination with NaCl?

Answer 1

The sodium and chloride levels will both be elevated, other results will be decreased

Question 2

What can be seen in an EDTA contamination?

Answer 2

Potassium will be increased and calcium + magnesium will be decreased

Question 3

What can be seen in a myocardial infarction?

Answer 3

Decreased CO2, increased AST, ALP and TnT

Question 4

What may be seen in the urinalysis of a patient with a myocardial infarction?

Answer 4

Positive for blood

Question 5

What is common with Gout?

Answer 5

High uric acid and crystals in the urine

Question 6

What can be found in Type 2 Diabetes?

Answer 6

High glucose, urea and creatinine

Glucose and protein in the urine

Question 7

What can be found in type 1 Diabetes?

Answer 7

blood: High glucose, low CO2

in urine: low pH, ketones and glucose

Question 8

What can be seen in nephrotic syndrome?

Answer 8

blood: High urea and creatinine, low total protein and albumin
urine: 4+ protein, oval fat bodies