2. Labs - CBC .pdf

Labs II CBC - Complete Blood Count Immunity - the defense system of the body to fight infection. White Blood Cells...

Labs II CBC - Complete Blood Count Immunity - the defense system of the body to fight infection. White Blood Cells Normal: 5,000 - 10,000 (WBC) Hgb CBC Test The whole blood in the blood vessels. WBC PLT Hemoglobin & Hematocrit Hemoglobin: oxygen carriers on the red blood cells. (H & H) HCT Hematocrit: the ratio of RBC & total blood volume. Blood clotting proteins that help to stop bleeding by Platelets forming scabs, but also creates blood clots which can KILL! (PLT) Trick: Platelets Plug the bleeding MemoryTRICK: MEMORY Hemoglobin Normal 12 - 18 Normal: 12 - 18 Risky: 8 - 11 REPORT to HCP & Surgeon 02 Risky 8 - 11 (if before surgery) Bleeding & Anemia Below 7 Malnutrition, Cancers Below 7 = Heaven or blood transfusion Top S/S: NCLEX TIP 1. Pale skin: pallor, dusky skin tones 2. Cool clammy skin 3. Fatigue, Weakness Hematocrit - hemato creek Hematocrit H/H: Ratio Normal: 36 - 54% 1/3 ratio 12/36 ratio 18/54 ratio Elevated Hct = Dehydration Decreased Hct = Fluid Volume Overload 1:3 12:36 18:54 Bleeding, Anemia, Malnutrition Saunder’s Client with gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding… laboratory results hematocrit level of 30%. Which RBC - Red blood cell count action should the nurse take? 10 Hemoglobin Report the abnormally 4 - 6 million ! ! low level Low = Anemia, Renal Failure Iron (Fe+) 1 Abnormally low level Erythropoietin High = Dehydration ! 10 High Labs = Dry body 30%