NURSING RECOMMENDED EXAM
Hemaglobin (Hgb) - ANSWERS-12-18
When does hemaglobin levels drop - ANSWERS-When there is
bleeding within the body
CBC (complete blood count) - ANSWERS-a set of tests that include
all WBC, RBC and platelet measurements.
Glucose test for - ANSWERS-diabetes or hypoglycemia
Bilirubin, ALT, ALP, and albumin test for - ANSWERS-liver
A.S.T tests for - ANSWERS-liver or coronary artery disease
BUN and creatinine test for - ANSWERS-kidney function test
LDH, CK, and troponins test for - ANSWERS-Test of heart
Calcium testing for - ANSWERS-Parathyroid and calcium
metabolism
Cholesterol testing for - ANSWERS-Potential for atherosclerotic
heart disease
Phosphate Testing for - ANSWERS-kidney failure, bone metastasis,
and hypercalcemia
Total protein test for - ANSWERS-malnutrition, liver disease
uric acid test for - ANSWERS-Gout
serology test - ANSWERS-Any of a variety of tests used to screen
a person's blood for antigen-antibody reactions (signaling the
presence infection or disease)
5th vital sign - ANSWERS-pain
Bicarbonate - ANSWERS-HCO3 22-26
