Topic 1 - Intro & Normal Values

Question 1

Measurement

Answer 1

-Determination of magnitude of a quantity by comparison to a standard -Must be accurate and precise

Question 2

Ionized Ca++ (free)

Answer 2

-Ca not bound by proteins -Functions for heart, muscles, nerves, and clotting -50%

Question 3

Serum Ca++ (bound)

Answer 3

-Total bound Ca -Not available for chemical rxns -Normally drawn first with lab panel -50%

Question 4

Lab Abbreviations

Answer 4