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This comprehensive video tutorial provides a complete NCLEX review of lab values essential for nursing students, featuring memory tricks and test-taking tips to master laboratory interpretation for exams and clinical practice. Learn to decode the Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP), understand electrolyte imbalances and their symptoms, analyze Complete Blood Count (CBC) components, interpret coagulation panels and medication effects, evaluate cardiac markers, understand acid-base balance through ABGs, prioritize critical lab values for patient safety, and comprehend specialized labs for renal, liver, diabetic, and cholesterol assessment. The 1-hour 39-minute tutorial walks through real nursing scenarios, simplifying complex lab results with a step-by-step approach that covers the most commonly tested panels. Perfect for NCLEX preparation, this detailed guide by Simple Nursing helps develop the critical skills needed to catch early warning signs and make informed clinical decisions at the bedside.
Syllabus
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
Taught by
Simple Nursing