Complete blood count — 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 — Hemoglobin: 120–160 g/L (F), 140–180 g/L (M) Hematocrit: 0.37–0.47 (F), 0.42–0.52 (M) White blood cells: 4.0–11.0 ×10⁹/L Neutrophils: 2.0–7.5 ×10⁹/L Platelets: 150–400 ×10⁹/L MCV: 80–100 fL — 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.