Liver function — values
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 — ALT: 10–40 U/L AST: 10–40 U/L ALP: 40–120 U/L Total bilirubin: 3–20 µmol/L Albumin: 35–50 g/L Ammonia: 15–45 µmol/L Low albumin lowers total calcium without lowering the active ionized fraction: use a corrected calcium. — 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.