Nclex Kaplan Review. Questions And Answers 2024.graded A+

Normal Lab Values Hgb (hemoglobin): males=14-18 females=12-16; w/ 4 points in 2 weeks= risk for seizures RBCs: males=4.7-6.1 million females=4.2-5.4 million WBCs: 4,500-11,000 (4.5-11 K) Platelets: 1,500-400,000 (150-400 K) PT (Coumadin/Warfarin): 11-15 sec. (INR:2-3 & PT TR) must be 1.5-2xs normal PTT ( Heparin): 60-70 sec. (APTT: 30-40 & PTT TR) must be 1.5-3xs normal BUN: 10-20 Creatinine: 0.5-1.2 Specific Gravity: 1.005-1.030 Sodium: 136-145. 145= Cushings syndrome, pts w/ corticosteroids Potassium: 3.5-5..5= tall peaked T waves, prolonged PR interval & wide QRS. Calcium: 9-10.51.5= toxicity: fine tremors, nausea, drowsiness, slurred speech, muscle weakness, diarrhea, & vomiting. Na levels puts the pt @ risk for toxicity; Maintain normal Na & fluid intake. Takes 1-4 weeks to reach therapeutic level: avoid driving until then. NO CAFFEINE! Regular blood tests & maintain weight. Digoxin TR: 0.8-2.0..hold>2.0..>2.5=toxic (visual disturbances: yellow halos/lights); greater risk w/ K+. Monitor K+ LDL: 40 Lactate level: 4=septic Bilirubin (newborn): 1-12 >15 requires phototherapy ASA (therapeutic anti-arthritic levels): 20-30>30=toxic PSA: 1.030 urine specificity CVP (normal 4-11) BUN o Types of solutions: Hypotonic= hydrates the cell; tap water, .45% NaCL, .33% NaCL Isotonic= stays put; D5%W, RL, NS 0.9%. *Only sterile saline for bladder irrigation* D5W w/ KCL: should be no