Lab values for the first test Flashcards
1
Q
Sodium levels
A
135-145
2
Q
Potassium
A
3.5-5
3
Q
Magnesium
A
1.8-2.6
4
Q
Calcium
A
8.5-10.5
5
Q
Phosphate
A
2.5-4.5
6
Q
Normal pH
A
3.35-7.45
7
Q
PaCo2 levels
A
35-45
8
Q
Bicarb
A
22-26
9
Q
PaO2
A
80-100
10
Q
SaO2
A
Greater than 95
11
Q
Hematocrit levels
A
36-52
High hematocrit can indicate suggests fluid deficit
12
Q
Urine specific gravity levels
A
1.005- 1.030
Higher levels mean concentrated urine
Lower means dilute
Dilute urine more consistent with hyponatremia
13
Q
Hypotonic solutions
A
Bring water in
Lower osmolarity than blood
0.45 % saline
14
Q
Hypertonic fluids
A
Move water out
Higher osmolarity than blood
3% saline
15
Q
Isotonic fluids
A
Equal osmolarity as blood
0.9% Saline (NS)
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