A patient’s lab results include the following: Calcium 13 mg/dL (normal: 8-10.4 mg/dL)Potassium 4.0 mg/dL (normal: 3.5-5.2)Sodium 130 mEq/L (normal: 136-145)Albumin 4.0 g/dL (normal: 3.5-5.2)LDH – elevatedLipase – normalUrine dipstick – normal except positive for bloodMicroscopic examination of urine shows intact red blood cellsWhat would be the most appropriate next step?

Fill in the blanks with the best choice of options:The liver function test that is considered most specific for the liver is the __________________; the test that is often elevated in children is ______________________: and the test that may or may not be elevated in liver disease but is often elevated when there is cancer in other in other organs is ___________________________.

Which test is the best long-term monitoring of diabetic patients?

What types of samples can be analyzed in the laboratory?

You see a patient for a routine physical at 2:00pm. She tells you that she works at an insurance agency and just came from a delicious staff buffet. Due to her age and weight, you screen her for diabetes. The nurse checks her blood glucose (using a glucometer) and states it is 180. Records show a previous level of 150. You diagnose her with diabetes. Which of the following was an obvious error in this lab test?

A systematic comparison of products, services and outcomes of one organization to those of a similar organization(s) is called a/an _____.

Events that occur in a healthcare organization that do not necessarily affect an outcome but carry significant chance of being a serious adverse event if they were to recur are: 

This technology allows organizations to store reports, presentations, profiles and graphics interpreted and developed from stores of data for reuse in subsequent organizations activities. 

A _________________ is a data display too used to schedule a process and track its progress over time. 

Why do you think it is important to celebrate the successes when big changes have occurred within an organization?