उत्तरों सहित प्रयोगशाला मान और इलेक्ट्रोलाइट वर्कशीट

Which type of white blood cell is normally the most numerous in an adult's blood?

1. AMonocytes
2. BEosinophils
3. CLymphocytes
4. DNeutrophils

What does a creatinine clearance measured from a 24-hour urine collection estimate?

1. AThe concentrating ability of the urine
2. BThe amount of protein lost from the blood
3. CThe glomerular filtration rate
4. DThe rate of red cell production

Which ECG change is linked to hypercalcemia?

1. AProminent U waves
2. BA prolonged QT interval
3. CTall, peaked T waves
4. DA shortened QT interval

A patient has started parenteral nutrition (PN) through a central line. Which test is monitored most frequently in the first days?

1. AHemoglobin A1c
2. BThyroid hormones
3. CSerum lipase
4. DBlood glucose

A patient receiving chemotherapy has an ANC of 300/µL and a new temperature of 38.3 °C (100.9 °F). What should the nurse do first?

1. ARemove extra blankets and offer a tepid sponge bath
2. BReport it at once so cultures and antibiotics start quickly
3. CGive acetaminophen (paracetamol) and recheck the temperature in 4 hours
4. DEncourage oral fluids and record the fever in the chart

In the US, when is a pregnant woman without known risk factors usually screened for gestational diabetes?

1. AAt about 38–40 weeks of pregnancy
2. BAt about 24–28 weeks of pregnancy
3. COnly after the baby is born
4. DAt about 6–8 weeks of pregnancy

A patient recovering from acute tubular necrosis now passes 4–5 L of urine a day. Which electrolyte changes should the nurse watch for?

1. AHigh potassium and high sodium from retention
2. BNo changes, because the kidneys are now normal
3. CLow potassium and low sodium from urine losses
4. DHigh calcium and high phosphate from bone loss

A patient receiving IV magnesium sulfate has a respiratory rate of 9/min and absent patellar reflexes. After stopping the infusion, which medication should the nurse expect to give?

1. ASodium bicarbonate
2. BProtamine sulfate
3. CPotassium chloride
4. DCalcium gluconate