Lab values & electrolytes worksheet with answers

Which HbA1c value meets the usual diagnostic threshold for diabetes?

1. A5.5% (37 mmol/mol) or higher
2. B4.5% (26 mmol/mol) or higher
3. C5.0% (31 mmol/mol) or higher
4. D6.5% (48 mmol/mol) or higher

What does the term pancytopenia mean?

1. ALow red cells with normal platelets
2. BHigh red cells, white cells and platelets
3. CLow red cells, white cells and platelets
4. DHigh white cells with low platelets

For a person who is not taking an anticoagulant, the INR is typically about:

1. A3.5–4.5
2. B0.8–1.2
3. C2.0–3.0
4. D5.0–6.0

A conscious patient with a blood glucose of 54 mg/dL (3.0 mmol/L) has taken 15 g of fast-acting carbohydrate. When should the glucose be rechecked?

1. AAfter about 2 hours
2. BThe next morning
3. CAt the next meal
4. DAfter about 15 minutes

A patient with chronic kidney disease has a potassium of 5.6 mEq/L. Which food should the nurse advise the patient to limit?

1. AWhite rice
2. BBananas
3. CApples
4. DCabbage

During a red cell transfusion, when are serious acute reactions most likely, so the nurse stays with the patient?

1. AAfter the last drop is given
2. BIn the first 15 minutes
3. CThe next morning
4. DAfter about 2 hours

A patient has fever, chills, flank pain and costovertebral angle tenderness. Urinalysis shows many white cells and white cell casts. Which condition is most likely?

1. AAcute pyelonephritis
2. BGlomerulonephritis
3. CNephrotic syndrome
4. DSimple cystitis

A patient stopped long-term prednisone suddenly a week ago. Now: blood pressure 78/46 mm Hg, sodium 128 mEq/L, potassium 4.6 mEq/L, glucose 58 mg/dL (3.2 mmol/L). Which condition is most likely?

1. ACushing syndrome from steroid excess
2. BSyndrome of inappropriate ADH (SIADH)
3. CAcute adrenal insufficiency (adrenal crisis)
4. DPrimary hyperaldosteronism (Conn syndrome)