Lab Values Flashcards
Albumin
3.5-5.5 g/dL
homeostasis- carries nutrients throughout the body
Albumin is a protein- protein shakes have 3-5 ingredients
BUN- Blood Urea Nitrogen
8-20 mg/dL
Increase- fluid deficit and impaired kidney function
Low- overhydration, liver damage, malnutrition
8-20 Hamburger BUN, burgers cost $8-20
Creatinine
0.6-1.2 mg/dL
waste product of muscles
high levels indicate impaired kidney function
low levels- muscle loss, liver disease, less than adequate protein in diet
April= 04
between 2014 & 2016= 2015 or 1.5
Urine Specific Gravity
1.015-1.025
Higher- dehydration
Lower- overhydration
Sodium (Na+)
135-145 mEq/L
Role in muscle contraction & nerve impulses
helps regulate acid-base balance
sODium- ODD numbers 135-145
Potassium (K+)
3.5-5 mEq/L
helps regulate acid-base balance
Potassium=bananas 3-5 in a bunch
Calcium
8.6-10.2 mg
Magnesium
1.3-2.3 mEq/L
Metabolizes CHO and Proteins
CV system produces vasodilation
Chloride
97-107 mEq/L
act with sodium to maintain osmotic pressure
Chlorine=pool when its 97-107 you want to go swimming
Bicarbonate
22-26 mEq/L
Regulates acid base balance
Phosphate
2.5-4.5 mg/dL
Promotes energy storage, muscle and RBC function
Hemoglobin
12-18 g/dL
Transports oxygen
hemoglobin=oxygen 12-18 breaths per minute
Hematocrit
40-50%
shows % of RBC in the body
high- dehydration
low- can indicate anemia
hematoCRISIS-midlife 40-50 years
RBC (erythrocytes)
4.2-5.9 million/mm3
help deliver oxygen to body
WBC (leukocytes)
5000-10,000/mm3
fight infection
Wanna Buy a Car- 5k-10k
