Lab Values

Question 1

What are the seven items included in a BMP?

Answer 1

Na+, Cl-, BUN
K+, HCO3, Cr
Glucose

Question 2

What is the primary extracellular ion?

Answer 2

Sodium

Question 3

What is the reference range for sodium?

Answer 3

135-145 mEq/L

Question 4

What is a critical low value for sodium?

Answer 4

<120

Question 5

What is the treatment for hyponatremia?

Answer 5

Slow hypertonic saline. Correct the cause.

Question 6

What is the primary intracellular ion?

Answer 6

Potassium

Question 7

What is the reference range for potassium?

Answer 7

3.5-5.0 mmOl/L

Question 8

What is the treatment for hypokalemia?

Answer 8

Oral K+ preferred. K+ drip PRN

Question 9

Hypokalemia will usually occur with hypo___

Answer 9

hypomagnesium

Question 10

Treatment for hyperkalemia?

Answer 10

Stabilize cardiac membranes with calcium
Push K+ into cells with dextrose, insulin, HCO3, and albuterol
Remove K+ with dialysis, diuretics

Question 11

What is the reference range for chlorine?

Answer 11

96 -106 mmOl/L

Question 12

What causes low HCO3?

Answer 12

Metabolic acidosis or respiratory alkalosis

Question 13

What causes high HCO3?

Answer 13

Metabolic alkalosis or respiratory acidosis