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Normal PT

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11-15 seconds

Male: 9.6-11.8 seconds

Female: 9.5-11.3

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Normal INR

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0.7-1.8

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Normal Fibrinogen

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200-400 mg/dL

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Normal PTT

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25-35 seconds

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Normal pH

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7.35-7.45

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Normal PaCO2

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35-45

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Normal HCO3

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21-28

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Normal PaO2

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80-100

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Normal Oxygen saturation

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95%-100%

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Respiratory Acidosis (pH, CO2, compensation)

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pH: less than 7.35

CO2: over 45

Compensation: HCO3 >26

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Respiratory Alkalosis (pH, CO2, compensation)

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pH: >7.45

CO2: less than 35

Compensation: HCO3 less than 21

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Metabolic acidosis (pH, HCO3, compensation)

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pH: less than 7.35

HCO3: less than 21

Compensation: CO2 less than 35

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Metabolic alkalosis (pH, HCO3, compensation)

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pH: >7.45

HCO3: >28

Compensation: CO2 >45

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CO2 levels

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Normal: 35-45

  • Less than 35 = alkalosis
  • Over 45 = acidosis
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HCO3 levels

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Normal: 21-28

  • Less than 21: acidosis
  • Over 28: Alkalosis
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Normal WBC

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4,500-11,00

(5-10)

Neutropenia: less than 1,000

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Normal hemoglobin

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12-16

Male: 14-16.5

Female: 12-15

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Normal hematocrit

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35-47

Male: 42%-52%

Female: 35%-47%

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Normal platelets

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150,000-400,000

*Increased bleeding with low platelet count

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Normal Na

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135-145

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Normal Cl

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94-110

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Normal BUN

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8-25

*Elevated indicates a slowing of the glomerular filtration rate

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Normal Glucose

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70-100 w/o diabetes

70-130 w/ diabtes

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Normal K

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3.5-5.0

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Normal CO2 on chem-7
22-32
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Normal Creatinine
0.5-1.5 (0.6-1.3) Increased level indicates a slowing of glomerular filtration rate
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Cranial Nerves
1. Olfactory (sensory) 2. Optic (sensory) 3. Oculomotor (motor) 4. Trochlear (motor) 5. Trigeminal (sensory/motor) 6. Abducens (motor) 7. Facial (sensory/motor) 8. Cochlear/vestibular (sensory) 9. Glossopharyngeal (sensory/motor) 10. Vagus (sensory/motor) 11. Spinal accessory (motor) 12 Hypoglossal (motor)
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Digoxin therapeutic level
0.5-2.0
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Irone (male)
65-175
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Irone (female)
50-170
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RBC (male)
4.5-6.2 million
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RBC (female)
4.0-5.5 million
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Creatine Kinase (cardio)
26-174 units/L *CK level begins to rise within 6 hours of muscle damage and peaks at 18 hours (returns to normal in 2-3 days)
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ALT
10-40 units Used to identify hepatocellular injury and inflammation of the liver * Previous IM injections may cause elevated levels * No fasting required for test
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AST
10-30 units Used to identify hepatocellular injury and inflammation of the liver * Previous IM injections may cause elevated levels * No fasting required for test
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Bilirubin, direct (conjugated) adult
0-0.3 mg/dL
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Bilirubin, indirect (unconjugated) adult
0.1-1.0 mg/dL
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Bilirubin total (adult)
Lower than 1.5 mg/dL
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Total cholesterol
Lower than 200mg/dL
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LDL
Lower than 130 mg/dL * For those at risk with heart disease: lower than 100mg/dL * High risk heart disease: lower than 70mg/dL
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HDLs
60mg/dL or higher
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INR therapeutic Warfarin level
2-3 for standard warfarin 3-4.5 for high-dose warfarin
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PTT therapeutic Heparin level
1. 5-2.0 times the normal | so. .. ~16.5/22 - 22.5/30
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Intradermal needle angle
10-15 degrees
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Subcutaneous injections (2)
1. Never administer more than 1mL per injection | 2. 45 or 90 degree angle
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IM injections (2)
1. Never administer more than 3mL per injection * When volumes more than 3mL are required, a 5mL syringe will be used 2. 90 degree angle
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Insulin syringe
Standard unit -100 insulin syringe is used to measure unit-100 insulin only *Calibrated for a total of 100 units or 1mL Low-dose insulin syringes (1/2mL sizes) may be used when administering smaller doses
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Normal Magnesium
1.3-2.3 mg/dL
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Normal Urine Specific Gravity
1.010-1.030
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Normal Respiratory Rate in Adults
12-20 breaths/min
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Normal Pulse in Adults
60-100bpm
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CVP
Normal: 2-8 Over 8: hypervolemia or poor cardiac contractility with symptoms of FVD Less than 2: hypovolemia
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Newborn/Infant Vitals
Temp: 98.6-99.0 HR: 120-160 RR: 30-60 BP: 80-90 / 40-50
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1 year old vitals
Temp: 97.0-99.0 HR: 90-130 RR: 20-40 BP: ~90/56
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Toddler Vitals
Temp: 97.6-98.6 HR: 80-120 RR: 20-30 BP: ~92/55
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Pre-Schooler Vitals
Temp: 97.6-98.6 HR: 70-110 RR: 16-22 BP: ~95/57
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School-aged Vitals
Temp: 97.6-98.6 HR: 60-100 RR: 18-20 BP: ~107/64
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Adolescent Vitals
Temp: 97.6-98.6 HR: 55-90 RR: 12-20 BP: ~121/70
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Adult Vitals
Temp: 97.6-98.6 HR: 60-100 RR: 12-20 BP: 90-120 / 60-80
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Normal Serum Albumin
3. 5-5.5 | * Deficiency decreases oncotic pressure (edema)
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Airborne Precautions (4)
single room w/ negative pressure, door kept closed, MASK 1. Measles 2. Chicken pox 3. Zoster 4. TB
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Droplet precautions (13)
Private room or with cohort client, mask w/i 3 feet of client, mask on client when leaving room *Door can be open 1. Adenovirus 2. Diptheria 3. Epiglotitis 4. FLU (also contact) 5. Meningitis** 6. Mumps 7. Pneumonia 8. Parvovirus 9. Pertusiss 10. RUBELLA 11. Scarlet fever 12. Sepsis 13. Strep
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Contact Precaution (6)
Gown and gloves; private room or with cohort 1. resistant organisms 2. C diff 3. Respiratory infections -- RSV 4. FLU - also droplet 5. Wound and skin infections (herpes, diptheria, impetigo, scabies, zoster, staph) 6. Eye infections (conjunctivitis)

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