Lab values Adult

Question 1

Albumin

Answer 1

3.5-5.5g/dL
Homeostasis- carries nutrients throughout body.

Question 2

Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN)

Answer 2

8-20mg/dL

Increase- fluid deficit and impaired kidney function
Low- Fluid Overload

Question 3

Creatinine

Answer 3

0.4-1.5mg/dL
increase - dehydration and/or impaired kidney function (levels can indicate how the kidneys are filtering waste)

Question 4

Urine Specific Gravity

Answer 4

1.015-1.025
Higher- dehydration
Lower- over hydration

Question 5

Sodium (Na+)

Answer 5

135-145 mEq/L
Role in muscle contraction and nerve impulses. Helps regulate acid-base balance

Question 6

Potassium (K+)

Answer 6

3.5-5.0mEq/L
Role in transmission of electrical impulses in nerves, heart, skeletal, intestinal and lung tissue

Question 7

Calcium

Answer 7

8.6-10.2 mg

Regulates muscle contraction and relaxation

Question 8

Magnesium

Answer 8

1.3-2.3mEq/L

Metabolizes CHO and Proteins.
CV system produces vasodilation

Question 9

Chloride

Answer 9

97-107 mEq/L
Acts with sodium to maintain osmotic pressure

Question 10

Bicarbonate

Answer 10

25-29 mEq/L
Regulates acid-base balance

Question 11

Phosphate

Answer 11

2.5-4.5mg/dL
Promotes energy storage
Muscle and RBC function

Question 12

Hemoglobin

Answer 12

12-18 g/dL
Transports Oxygen

Question 13

Hematocrit

Answer 13

40-50%
Shows % of RBC in the body. High can indicate dehydration
low can indicate anemia

Question 14

RBC (erythrocytes)

Answer 14

4.2-5.9 million/mm3
Help deliver Oxygen to the body

Question 15

WBC (Leukocytes)

Answer 15

5,000-10,000/mm3
Fight infection

Question 16

Platelets

Answer 16

100,000- 400,000/mm3
Form clots and prevent bleeding/hemorrhage