labs Flashcards
Creatinine (Cr)
0.6 to 1.2
Level A
Level B if dye procedure (such as a catheterization) is involved
INR
2 to 3
Level C when 4 and above
If INR >4
Hold Coumadin–> Focus Assessment for bleeding–> Prepare to give vit K –>Call HCP
Potassium (K+)
3.5 - 5.3
Level C if Low
Level C if High
Level D if over 6
HIGH potassium (bet 5.4 and 5.9)
Hold K+ ! Assess heart (EKG)! Prepare to give Insulin/Kayexelate! Call HCP
LOW potassium
Nothing to hold ! Assess heart (EKG) ! Prepare to give K+ ! Call HCP
pH
7.35-7.45
Level D if pH in 6s
BUN (Blood urea nitrogen)
8-20
Level A
Hemoglobin (Hb)
12- 18
Level B if 8-11
Level C if <8
Bicarbonate
22-26
Level A
CO2
30-45
Level C if in 50s
Level D if >60
Hematocrit (Hct)
36%-54%
Level B
O2 or PaO2
78-100
Level C if 70-77
Level D if in 60s
O2 sat
93-100
Level C if <93
BNP
<100
Level B >100
