NUR 200 - Med Surg III Exam 2 Study Guide.

NUR 200 - Med Surg III Exam 2 Study Guide/NUR 200 - Med Surg III Exam 2 Study Guide. Cellular Regulation Pre-class Notes A normal RBC o Red blood cells main function is to carry oxygen o RBC contain hemoglobin which bind oxygen molecules o The process of RBC production is called Erythropoiesis’, Erythropoietin is primarily produced by the Kidneys o RBC are bioconcave disc o The life span of a RBC is about 120 days Lab Test o Increased Hematocrit- asses for dehydration o Increased reticulocyte count- asses increased RBC production o Decreased MCV (mean corpuscular volume)- asses for RBC is small to size o Decreased hemoglobin- decreases oxygen to tissues o Decreased MCHC (mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration)- RBC is pale in color