Lab values and Maintenance Fluid calc

Question 1

normal Na+ levels

Answer 1

135-145

Question 2

normal hemoglobin

Answer 2

11.5 - 14.5 g/dl

Question 3

normal platelets

Answer 3

150,000 - 400,000 (150-400)

Question 4

pH of blood

Answer 4

7.35-7.45
< = acidic
> = alkalytic

Question 5

PaCo2 levels

Answer 5

35-45
< = alkalytic
> = acidic

Question 6

HCO3 (bicarb) levels

Answer 6

22-26
Bicarb is a Buffer; makes you more Basic
< = acidic
> = alkalytic

Question 7

Hourly rate calc

Answer 7

1-10 kg –> 4 ml/hour
11-20 kg –> 2 ml/hour
> 20 kg –> 1 ml/hour

Question 8

Daily rate calc

Answer 8

multiply daily rate x 25

OR

1-10 kg –> 100 ml/day
11-20 kg –> 50 ml/day
> 20 kg –> 20 ml/day