Serum electrolytes — normal ranges
Purpose of this sheet: essential lab result interpretation landmarks a nurse or licensed practical nurse in Quebec should keep in mind for clinical practice and for succeeding on the OIIQ or OIIAQ entry exam. Exam relevance: The OIIQ expects critical reading of lab results and identification of values requiring immediate nursing action. — Clinical landmarks — Sodium: 135–145 mmol/L Potassium: 3.5–5.0 mmol/L Chloride: 98–107 mmol/L Bicarbonate: 22–29 mmol/L Calcium (total): 2.20–2.60 mmol/L Ionized calcium: 1.15–1.30 mmol/L Magnesium: 0.70–1.05 mmol/L Phosphate: 0.80–1.45 mmol/L — Remember — Use this sheet in spaced repetition, pair it with a matching clinical scenario on NursEduc, and always compare values to the person's baseline before drawing conclusions. Keywords: laboratory, normal values, biochemistry, hematology, results, OIIQ exam, OIIQ exam prep, OIIAQ exam prep, nurse in Quebec, NursEduc.