Printable — Study Worksheet
Lab Interpretation Worksheet
Fill in the classic BMP and CBC fishbones, then work the interpretation table — every abnormal value gets a likely cause in this patient and a nursing action. The thinking step is the whole point: copying numbers isn’t interpreting them.
BMP — write today’s values
CBC
| Lab | Value | Normal | ↑ / ↓ | Likely cause in this patient | Nursing action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Apex Nursing · apex-nursing.com — educational worksheet. Normal ranges vary by laboratory; use your facility’s reference ranges.
Educational use only. Reference ranges differ between laboratories — interpret against your facility’s ranges and report critical values per policy. This material supports nursing education and exam review. It is not medical advice and is not a substitute for clinical judgment, institutional policy, or medical direction. Always follow facility protocols and current provider orders.