Laboratory values Flashcards
(12 cards)
Which of the following laboratory values is most commonly used to assess iron deficiency anemia?
A. Serum calcium
B. Serum ferritin
C. Total cholesterol
D. Alkaline phosphatase
b
A client presents with a serum albumin of 2.8 g/dL. What does this most likely indicate?
A. Normal protein status
B. Dehydration
C. Chronic inflammation or malnutrition
D. Acute kidney injury
c
Which electrolyte is most commonly affected in refeeding syndrome?
A. Sodium
B. Chloride
C. Phosphorus
D. Calcium
c
Which of the following lab values is most useful in assessing long-term glycemic control?
A. Fasting glucose
B. Random glucose
C. Hemoglobin A1c
D. C-peptide
c
A patient on hemodialysis has elevated serum potassium. Which food should the dietitian recommend limiting?
A. Apple
B. Rice
C. Banana
D. White bread
c
Elevated liver enzymes such as ALT and AST typically indicate:
A. Iron deficiency
B. Hepatic injury
C. Hyperlipidemia
D. Renal impairment
b
Which lab value is most associated with vitamin B12 deficiency?
A. Low TSH
B. Elevated MCV (mean corpuscular volume)
C. Low serum potassium
D. High LDL cholesterol
b
An elevated BUN and creatinine level most likely indicate:
A. Liver dysfunction
B. Renal impairment
C. Hemolytic anemia
D. Iron overload
b
Which laboratory value reflects recent protein intake and renal function?
A. Serum glucose
B. Urea (BUN)
C. Magnesium
D. Bilirubin
b
A patient with a CRP level >10 mg/L likely has:
A. No inflammation
B. Severe inflammation or infection
C. Adequate nutritional intake
D. Normal thyroid function
b
Case: A 73-year-old female patient presents with fatigue, poor appetite, and unintentional weight loss. Lab results:
Hemoglobin: 9.5 g/dL
Serum ferritin: 8 ng/mL
MCV: 70 fL
Albumin: 3.1 g/dL
Question: What nutritional diagnosis is most appropriate based on these lab values?
A. Vitamin B12 deficiency
B. Protein-energy malnutrition
C. Iron deficiency anemia
D. Hyperlipidemia
c
A 60-year-old male with type 2 diabetes presents with a HbA1c of 9.2%. His fasting blood glucose is 165 mg/dL.
Question: Which of the following is the most appropriate recommendation?
A. Encourage high-glycemic index carbohydrates for energy
B. Begin nutrition therapy focused on carbohydrate control
C. Suggest intermittent fasting without medical supervision
D. Recommend increasing fruit juice intake
b
