CBC and ME
High ___ poses a concern for infection
A. RBCs
B. WBCs
A. WBCs
Name 3 counts found on a Complete Metabolic Panel (CMP).
Na+ K+ Albumin
Cl- Ca+ Creatinine
Mg+ glucose BUN
I'm on the CBC.
My range is 5,000-10,000.
WBCs
The ____ is the body's Blood count.
A. Hemoglobin (Hgb)
B. Hct (Hematocrit)
A. Hemoglobin (Hgb)
When low watch for fluid overload.
A. Sodium (NA+)
B. Glucose
A. Sodium (NA+)
Anything over 1.3 and the client may need fluid because of me.
Creatinine
The ___ count helps the body form clots. The typical range is 150k-400k.
A. Red Blood Cells (RBC)
B. Platelets (Plts)
B. Platelets (Plts)
___ cause the heart to beat abnormally.
A. Potassium (K+)
B. Chlorine (Cl-)
A. Potassium (K+)
When low the client is cold and clammy you need to get them some candy!
When high the client is hot and dry so the ___ must be high.
The ___ & ___ help to determine if a client has anemia.
A. Red Blood Cells (RBC) & Hematocrit (HCT)
B. White Blood Cells (WBC) & Platelets (Plts)
A. Red Blood Cells (RBC) & Hematocrit (HCT)
This Electrolyte relaxes the muscles.
A. Magnesium (Mg+)
B. Calcium (Ca+)
A. Magnesium (Mg+)
I'm on the CMP. You have to watch me when I am low or the client may overflow.
135-145
Sodium (Na+)
When the ____ are less than 1500/mm3 this is known as neutropenia.
A. Hemoglobin
B. Neutrophils (ANC)
B. Neutrophils (ANC)
The __ to __ ratio can be used to determine if the client is dehydrated or when the kidneys are hurting.
A. WBC to Sodium
B. BUN to Creatine
B. BUN to Creatine
I'm on the CBC. I have two reference ranges depending on my client's gender. You may need more of me when the number is below 7.
M: 14-18
F: 12-16
Hgb