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what measures the percentage of red blood cells?
hematocrit
if someone has low values of hematocrit, what does this indicate?
impaired ability to carry O2
if WBC count is elevated, this can indicate ___
infection or inflammatory response
elevated levels of hemoglobin A1C indicate __
diabetes
what tests are involved in a comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP)?
bilirubin, total protein, albumin, liver enzymes
what measures the amount of red blood cells?
hemoglobin
if someone is severely dehydrated what does this do to hematocrit levels?
increase
what tests are involved in a basic metabolic panel (BMP)?
sodium, potassium, chloride, calcium, blood urea nitrogen (BUN), creatinine, glucose, CO2
what lab test is used to evaluate renal function?
BUN and creatinine
what are fat soluble vitamins?
vitamin A, E, K
what is the critical values for hematocrit?
<15% or >60%
if someone has blood loss, leukemia, cirrhosis or severe burns, what does this do to hematocrit levels?
decrease
what is the ideal range for blood glucose levels?
80-120
if BUN levels are elevated, what does this indicate?
decreased renal function
what are PT concerns for a patient with liver dysfunction?
increased risk for infection, coagulation disorders, prone to heart failure
what is the critical values for hemoglobin?
<5.0 or >20
if someone is pregnant, taking aspirin, bleeding, or have systemic disease, what does this do to hemoglobin levels?
decrease
what does hemoglobin A1C measure?
the amount of blood glucose in the blood over a span of 3 months
if creatinine levels are increased, what does this indicate?
decline in kidney function or muscle wasting
what does INR measure?
how fast the blood clots in patients
hematocrit levels are used for a quick test to diagnose ___
anemia or abnormal rates of hydration
if someone lives at high altitude, has COPD, CHF, or is dehydrated, what does this do to hemoglobin levels?
increase
what are the normal levels of hemoglobin A1C?
4-5.9%
do BUN and creatinine levels contraindicate PT treatment?
no:)
what are the normal levels for INR?
0.9-1.2