Lab Values

Question 1

4 tips for lab values

Answer 1

• lab values are SUPPORTIVE tools in arriving at a dx
• labs should confirm what we already know from our assessment
• labs can identify pts response to interventions
• medications can alter blood work

Question 2

Types of WBC

Answer 2

Neutrophils
Lymphocytes
Basophils
Eosinophils
Monocytes

Question 3

Neutrophils

Answer 3

Increase in bacterial infection

Question 4

Lymphocytes

Answer 4

Increase in viral infection

Question 5

Eosinophils

Answer 5

Increase with allergy

Question 6

Blast cells

Answer 6

Increase in leukemia and advanced infection (not effective WBC)

Question 7

Normal Hgb range

Answer 7

135 - 180 g/L

Question 8

Normal WBC range

Answer 8

4.0 – 11.0 x 10^9/L