Lab Values for NCLEX

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Specializes in CVICU.

Every book has a little different set of lab values to remember. Will I be ok if I memorize the lab values that are given in Saunders?

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Specializes in Education, Administration, Magnet.

Our instructors have told us that they will never ask a question where the lab value is so close to the normal range. The lab value will be way off and if you know your numbers (from any book) you will know if it is high or low.

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I took nclex today and I studied from saunders ... and lab values helped me answer 2 questions. One was pretty close ...but like with K+ there is only a little area for variation.

Good luck ...let you know how i did ....

Lory

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Lory,

What kind of questions did u get most? Obe, peds? Priority?

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I got several priority, med questions, infection control , one herbal question, thankfully only 2 select all that apply , one about hepatitis ...a,b,c,d,e,

gl to you

Lory

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Specializes in Geriatrics.

The one thing I did memorize was lab values and guess how many questions I got regarding lab values???? ZERO!!!! However, I did get a ton of question about male impotent drugs :roll !! Guess I was studying the wrong things!!! :chuckle

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The Differential

  • When performing a differential, a lab worker looks at the various cells under a microscope. A differential provides information about the relative numbers (that is, the percentage) of each type of WBC. Such information helps the doctor determine whether an illness is caused by bacteria, a virus, or leukemia. A differential can be used to monitor patients with allergies and to determine how a patient is recovering from an illness or responding to therapy.


  • Neutrophils are cells that protect the body from bacterial infections. They move toward bacteria and then swallow them up so the bacteria cannot harm the body.


  • Lymphocytes are cells that protect the body againstviruses, bacteria, and fungi. One type of lymphocyte (B-cell) produces antibodies that attack and destroy the bacteria and viruses. Another type of


  • lymphocyte (T-cell) can directly attack viruses and bacteria and can stimulate the B-cells to produce antibodies.


  • Monocytes are cells that consume dead or damaged cells. They are the "clean-up crew."


  • Eosinophils are cells that kill parasites and contribute to allergic reactions.


  • Basophils are cells that release histamines during allergic reactions.


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Specializes in OR Internship starting in Jan!!.

I was actually just wondering this same thing ... Anyone know for sure?

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