Norm Values

Question 1

Serum Sodium (Na)

Answer 1

135-145

High in CKD unless adrenal

Question 2

Potassium (K)

Answer 2

3.5-5.3

Inc in CKD

Question 3

BUN

Answer 3

8-21

Question 4

Creatinine

Answer 4

0.6 - 1.21

Question 5

Hgb

Answer 5

Male 13.2 - 17.3 (or 14 - 18)

Female 11.7 - 15.5 or (12 - 16)

Question 6

Hct

Answer 6

Male 38 - 51

Female 33 - 45

Question 7

pH

Answer 7

7.35 - 7.45

Question 8

CO2

Answer 8

35 - 45

Question 9

HCO3

Answer 9

22 - 26

Question 10

Magnesium

Answer 10

1.6 - 2.2 mEq/L

Question 11

Phosphorus (Pa)

Answer 11

2.5 - 4.5 mg/dL

Inc in CKD b/c can’t be excreted by kidneys

Question 12

Calcium (Ca)

Answer 12

8.2 - 10.2 mg/dL

Dec in CKD b/c being deposited in soft tissue, aorta, eyes, fatty tissues –> calcification

Question 13

INR

Answer 13

0.8 - 1.2 (if not on warfarin)

2 if on HD

Question 14

Specific Gravity

Answer 14

1.010 - 1.030

Question 15

Sodium (urine)

Answer 15

20
< 20 is hypoperfused
> 20 is dehydrated

Question 16

Stage 1 CKD

Answer 16

GFR >=90, diagnosis of underlying condition and comorbidities

Question 17

Stage 2 CKD

Answer 17

Mild, GFR: 60 - 89, put on ACE inhibitors unless they cause a cough, then ARBs
Estimate rate of progression

Question 18

Stage 3 CKD

Answer 18

Moderate, GFR: 30 - 59, evaluate and treat complications, dilate vasculature, reduce pressure within glomerulus

Question 19

Stage 4 CKD

Answer 19

Severe, GFR: 15 to 29, refer for fistula, prepare for renal replacement therapy

Question 20

Stage 5 CKD

Answer 20

Failure, GFR < 15, dialysis or transplant if uremic

Question 21

PT

Answer 21

10 - 14

Question 22

PTT

Answer 22

25-35