Lab Results

Question 1

Hemoglobin

Answer 1

12-18 g/dL
Decreased—>Anemia

Question 2

Hematocrit

Answer 2

40-50%
Decreased–>Anemia
Increased—>Dehydration

Question 3

Serum Albumin

Answer 3

3.5-5.5 dL
Decreased—>Malnutrition, malabsorption

Question 4

Prealbumin

Answer 4

23-43 mg/dL
Decreased—>protein depletion,malnutrition

Question 5

Transferrin

Answer 5

240-480 mg/dL
Decreased—>Anemia, protein deficiency

Question 6

Blood urea nitrogen

Answer 6

17-18 mg/dL
Increased—>starvation, high protein intake, severe dehydration
Decreased—>Malnutrition, overhydration

Question 7

Creatinine

Answer 7

0.4-1.5mg/dL
Increased—>dehydration
Decreased—>reduction in total muscle mass, severe malnutrition

Question 8

Sodium

Answer 8

135-145 mEq/L
Odd numbers: 1,3,5 = 135

Question 9

Potassium

Answer 9

3.5-5 mEq/L
3-5 Bananas/Bunch 1/2 off

Question 10

BUN

Answer 10

5-20 mg/dL
BUNion: 5 digits/limb, 20 total

Question 11

Glucose

Answer 11

70-100 mg/dL
Energy: Low at 70-100 yrs old

Question 12

Calcium

Answer 12

8.5-10.5 mg/dL

Question 13

Chloride

Answer 13

95-105 mEq/L
Hot tub: 95-105 degrees

Question 14

Bicarbonate

Answer 14

23-29 mEq/L
Carbonation: (2) 12 pack soda = 24