labs Flashcards
For every change in PH of 0.10 what will the K+ change
0.6 in the opposite direction
For every 10mEq change in HCO3 what will the PH change
0.15 in the same direction
Prothrombin Time (PT)
11-13 sec
Red blood cells (RBC)
M-4.3-5.7 million/mm3
F-3,8-5.1 million/mm3
Partial Thromboplastin Time (PTT)
21-35 sec
Chloride (Cl)
95-105 mEq/L
Magnesium (Mg++)
1.5-2.5 mEq/L
Calcium (Ca++)
8,5-10.5 mg/dl
Phosphate (P04-)
1.8-2.6 mEq/L
What is Respiratory Alkalosis
PH>7.4
CO2<35
Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN)
6-23 mg/dl
How to calculate Anion Gap
Na-(Cl+HCO3)+K+
normal is 16-20
Potassium (K+)
3.5-5.0 mEq/L
What is metabolic acidosis
PH<7.4
HCO3 <22
What is the most common finding in a pt experiencing acute respiratory deterioration
PaCO2 >50 mmHg