Lab Values Flashcards

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Hemoglobin (Hgb)

Female

A

12-16g/dL

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Hemoglobin (Hgb)

Pregnant

A

> 11g/dL

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Hemoglobin (Hgb)

1-6yrs

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9.5-14g/dL

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Hemoglobin (Hgb)

6-18yr

A

10-15.5g/dL

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Hemoglobin (Hgb)

Newborn

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14-24g/dL

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Hemoglobin (Hgb)

0-2 wk

A

12-20g/dL

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Hemoglobin (Hgb)

2-6 mo

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10-17g/dL

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Hemoglobin (Hgb)

6mo-1yr

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9.5-14g/dL

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Hemoglobin (Hgb)

Nursing Implications

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High-altitude living increases values
Drug therapy can alter values
Slight Hgb decreases normally occur during pregnancy

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Hematocrit (Hct)

Male

A

42-52%

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Hematocrit (Hct)

Female

A

37-47%

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Hematocrit (Hct)

Pregnant

A

> 33%

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Hematocrit (Hct)

1-6 yr

A

30-40%

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Hematocrit (Hct)

6-18yr

A

32-44%

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15
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Hematocrit (Hct)

Newborn

A

44-64%

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Hematocrit (Hct)

2-8 wk

A

39-59%

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Hematocrit (Hct)

2-6 mo

A

35-50%

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Hematocrit (Hct)

6mo-1yr

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29-43%

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Hematocrit (Hct)

Nursing Implications

A

Prolonged stasis from vasoconstriction secondary to the tourniquet can alter values.
Abnormalities in RBC size may alter Hct values

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White Blood Cell Count (WBC)

Both Genders - Adult

A

5,000-10,000/mm3

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White Blood Cell Count (WBC)

=2yr

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6,200-17,000/mm3

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White Blood Cell Count (WBC)

>/=2yr

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5,000-10,000/mm3

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White Blood Cell Count (WBC)

Newborn, term

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9,000-30,000/mm3

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White Blood Cell Count (WBC)

Nursing Implications

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Anesthetic, stress, exercise, and convulsions can cause increased values
Drug therapy can decrease values
24-48 hr postpartum: A count as high as 25,000 is normal

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Sodium (Na+) | Both genders - adults
136-145mEq/L
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Sodium (Na+) | Child
136-145mEq/L
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Sodium (Na+) | Newborn
134-144mEq/L
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Sodium (Na+) | Infant
134-150mEq/L
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Sodium (Na+) | Nursing Implications
Do not collect from an arm with an infusing IV solution
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Potassium (K+) | Both genders-adult
3.5-5mEq/L
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Potassium (K+) | Child
3.4-4.7mEq/L
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Potassium (K+) | Newborn
3-5.9mEq/L
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Potassium (K+) | Infant
4.1-5.3mEq/L
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Potassium (K+) | Nursing Implications
Hemolysis of specimen can result in falsely elevated values | Exercise of the forearm with tourniquet in place may cause an increased potassium level
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Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) | Both Genders-Adults
10-20mg/dL
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Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) | Child
5-18mg/dL
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Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) | Newborn
3-12mg/dL
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Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) | Cord
21-40mg/dL
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Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) | Infant
5-18mg/dL
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Blood Glucose | Both Genders-Adults
70-110mg/dL
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Blood Glucose | =2yr
60-100mg/dL
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Blood Glucose | >2yr
70-110mg/dL
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Blood Glucose | Cord
45-96mg/dL
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Blood Glucose | Premature Infant
20-60mg/dL
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Blood Glucose | Newborn
30-60mg/dL
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Blood Glucose | Infant
40-90mg/dL
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Blood Glucose | Elder
Normal range increases after age 50
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Blood Glucose | Nursing Implications
Client is kept NPO, except for water, for 8 hr before testing Stress, infection, and caffeine can cause increased values
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ABGs (pH) | Both Genders-Adults
7.35-7.45
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ABGs (pH) | Child
7.35-7.45
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ABGs (pH) | Newborn
3-12
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ABGs (pH) | Cord
21-40
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ABGs (pH) | Infant
5-18
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ABGs | Nursing Implications
Specimen must be heparinized Specimen must be iced for transport All air bubbles must be expelled from sample Direct pressure to puncture site must be maintained
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ABGs (PCO2) | Both Genders-Adult
35-45mmHg
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ABGs (PCO2) | Child
35-45 PCO2
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ABGs (PCO2) | <2yr
26-41mmHg
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ABGs (PO2) | Both Genders-Adult
80-100mmHg
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ABGs (PO2) | Child
80-100mmHg
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ABGs (PO2) | Newborn
60-70mmHg
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ABGs (HCO3-) | Both Genders-Adults
21-28mEq/L
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ABGs (HCO3-) | Child
21-28mEq/L
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ABGs (HCO3) | Infant/Newborn
16-24mEq/L
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ABGs (O2 saturation) | Both Genders - Adults
95-100%
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ABGs (O2 Saturation) | Child
95-100%
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ABGs (O2 Saturation) | Newborn
40-90%
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ABGs (O2 Saturation) | Elder
95%
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Bilirubin | Newborn
1-12mg/dL
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``` Prothrombin Time (PT) (Adults, Children, Infant/Newborn, Elderly) ```
11-12.5 sec
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``` Prothrombin Time (PT) (Pregnant) ```
Slight Decrease
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``` Prothrombin Time (PT) (Nursing Implications) ```
PT is used to help regulate Coumadin dosages | Therapeutic range: 1.5-2 times normal or control
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Partial Thromboplastin Time (PTT) | Adults, Child, Infant/Newborn, Elder
60-70 sec
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Partial Thromboplastin Time (PTT) | Pregnant
Slight Decrease
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Partial Thromboplastin Time (PTT) | Nursing Implications
PTT is used to help regulate heparin dosages | Therapeutic range: 1.5 to 2.5 times normal or control
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Hemoglobin (Hgb) | Male
14-18g/dL