Lab Values for Nursing Students | NCLEX Review

Lab values are one of the most tested topics in nursing school and the NCLEX, and for good reason—understanding them helps you catch early warning signs and make safe, informed decisions at the bedside.

What You’ll Learn:
We break down the most commonly tested panels and values so you understand not just the numbers, but what they actually mean.
You'll learn how to:
Decode the Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP) including glucose, sodium, potassium, and more.
Understand top electrolyte imbalances and their signs and symptoms
Analyze the Complete Blood Count (CBC), white blood cells, hemoglobin, and platelets
Review the coagulation panel and how medications affect lab results
Interpret cardiac labs like troponin and BNP
Understand acid-base balance with ABGs
Prioritize life-threatening lab values to keep your patients safe
Dive into renal, liver, diabetic, and cholesterol labs

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With memory tricks and test-taking tips, this lesson will help you master lab values for exams and clinical practice! 🔗

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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:23 BMP: Basic Metabolic Panel
06:07 Top Electrolytes Labs
19:15 CBC: Complete Blood Count
24:24 White Blood Cell Labs
27:20 Coagulation Panel
30:50 How Drugs Affect Coagulation Panel
45:30 Cardiac Labs
50:02 Acid Base ABG Labs
55:35 Highest Priority Labs (Safety)
1:01:33 Cholesterol Labs
1:05:36 Diabetic Labs
1:12:43 Renal Lab Values & Urine Analysis
1:23:20 Liver Disease Labs
1:38:05 Conclusion

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