Blood gas analysis is used to evaluate respiratory function and provide a measure for determining acid-base balance. Respiratory, renal, and cardiovascular system functions are integrated in order to maintain normal acid-base balance. Therefore, respiratory or metabolic disorders may cause abnormal blood gas findings. The blood gas measurements commonly reported are pH, partial pressure of carbon…
Here is a 63 key lab values that, hopefully will make your NCLEX experience little better. Some of these labs may vary a little from what you’re used to. You may remember lab values can change based on where you live and work (i.e sea level vs. Mount Everest). The lab results in your hospital…
Remember these 3 Phases for any Laboratory Diagnostic Test. Pretest 2. Intra Test 3. Post Test Pretest: Client Preparation Intra Test: Specimen Collection and VS Monitoring Post Test: Monitoring and follow up nursing care
Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs) Lab and Diagnostic Procedure Collect in an air-free heparinized syringe. Send in ice slurry to lab immediately. ■ ABGs provide information about acid-base balance and the levels of O2 and CO2 in the blood. ■ ABG results may indicate decreased O2 levels (hypoxia), decreased or increased CO2 levels (hypo- or hypercapnia),…
Complete Blood Count (CBC) with Differential Critical Values. Critical levels of CBC Lab Test: Hgb: <5 g/dL or >20 g/dL Hct:<15% or > 60% WBC: < 500 mm3 or > 50,000/ mm3 Platelets: < 50,000 or > 999,000/mm3 Lavender-top tube. ■ A CBC reveals ◆ Information about general health. ◆ Number of red blood cells…
