Here are the normal ranges of some of the primary labs you'll need to interpret in nursing school. Normal Lab Values (Adult): Sodium (Na): 135-145 mEq/L PaCO2: 35-45 mmHg Potassium (K): 3.5 - 5 mEq/L HCO3: 22-26 mEq/L Chloride (Cl): 98-106 mEq/L PaO2: 80-100 mmHg Calci...
SaO2 Ranges Range 95 - 100% SaO2 = PaO2 + 30 PALS guidelines = 94-99% Preemie 88-95% Blood Pressure 120/80 mmHg Mean (MAP) 90 mmHg Mean (MAP) 90 mmHg Range 140/90 - 90/60 mmHg MAP =( (2 x diastolic) + systolic) /3 PALS guidelines for hypotension Infants 1-12 mo <70 Chi...