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Exam 2: NU185 / NU 185 (

Update 2025 / 2026) Medical- Surgical Nursing II Test Review Questions and Answers - Galen

Question:

Calcium normal range:

Answer:

9-10.5 mg/dl ("9-11")

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Normal Bilirubin:

Answer:

0.3-1 mg/dl

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Normal ALT

Answer:

4-36

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Elevated ALT and AST means:

Answer:

Hepatocellular injury

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Normal Chloride:

Answer:

98-106 meq/l (Think Hot Tub is 98-106 degrees F)

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Glucose Normal Range:

Answer:

70-110 mEq/l (Think energy is low at 70-110 y/o)

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Question:

DIC Lab Values:

Answer:

• Increased PT/INR, PTT, D-Dimer. and
• Decreased platelets, fibrinogen, and H&H.

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Expected Lab Values w/ DIC:

Answer:

Decreased Fibrinogen and decreased Platelets.

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In DIC, What Lab Values INCREASE?

Answer:

PT, PTT, D-dimer

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Potassium Normal Range:

Answer:

3.5-5 mEq/L (Think Banana Bunch) 3 / 4

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Phosphorus Normal Range:

Answer:

2.4-5 meq/l

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Sodium Normal Range:

Answer:

135-145 meq/l

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Magnesium Normal Range:

Answer:

1.5-2.5 meq/l

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BUN Normal Range

Answer:

10-20 mg/dl (Think 10 toes plus 10 digits equals 20)

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