Introduction to Lab Values & Interpretation

A complete blood count (CBC) can aid in the diagnosis of:

• infections

• autoimmune diseases

• anemia

• leukemia

True/False: A hemoglobin level of 14.6 gm/dL would be considered normal for both males and females.

• true

• false

what is the role of platelets in the body?

• Platelets help with oxygen transport in the body.
• Platelets are responsible for producing insulin.
• Platelets aid in muscle contraction.
• Platelets help with blood clotting by forming a plug at the site of a damaged blood vessel.

What is a white blood cell (WBC) differential count used for?

True/false: Chemotherapy can cause a reduction in neutrophil, lymphocyte, and monocyte counts.

• true

• false

A patient's WBC differential shows an elevated neutrophil count. According to the table in the article, what are two possible causes of this elevation?

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What are electrolytes?

What is the normal range for sodium levels in the blood?

• 3.5-5.0 mEq/L

• 135-145 mEq/L
• 110-185 mEq/L

• 125-135 mEq/L

True/false: Abnormal potassium levels will not cause changes on an EKG.

• true

• false

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Which of the following potassium levels would be considered normal?

• 5.5 mEq/L

• 4.9 mEq/L

• 3.2 mEq/L

• 3.9 mEq/L

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