Electrolyte Quiz

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Quiz am Electrolyte Quiz, erstellt von Annelise Salmela am 29/08/2018.
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Electrolytes are always balanced [blank_start]positive charge[blank_end] to [blank_start]negative charge[blank_end].
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  • positive charge
  • negative charge

Frage 2

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Clinical signs of hypernatremia are...
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  • Skin Flushed
  • Agitation
  • Low grade fever
  • Thirst
  • Bloating
  • Edema
  • Salt crystals on skin

Frage 3

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The most serious complications related to hypernatremia are...
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  • seizures and coma
  • heart and renal failure
  • dehydration

Frage 4

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Treatment for hypernatremia caused by low fluid volume includes
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  • oral fluid replacement
  • isotonic IV fluids
  • hypotonic IV fluids
  • hypertonic IV fluids
  • sodium-free IV fluids
  • diuretics

Frage 5

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Treatment for hypernatremia caused by excess sodium includes...
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  • sodium-free IV fluids
  • diuretics
  • oral fluid replacement
  • hypotonic IV fluids
  • hypertonic IV fluids
  • isotonic IV fluids

Frage 6

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In intracellular fluid (ICF), the primary cation is [blank_start]potassium (K+)[blank_end] and the primary anion is [blank_start]phosphate (PO4-3)[blank_end]. In extracellular fluid (ECF), the primary cation is [blank_start]sodium (Na+)[blank_end] and the primary anion is [blank_start]chloride (Cl-)[blank_end].
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  • potassium (K+)
  • phosphate (PO4-3)
  • sodium (Na+)
  • chloride (Cl-)

Frage 7

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What are nursing diagnoses for hypernatremia?
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  • risk for injury
  • risk for fluid volume deficit
  • risk for electrolyte imbalance
  • risk for fluid volume overload
  • risk for electrolyte overload
  • risk for impaired fluid intake

Frage 8

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Causes of hyponatremia are...
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  • loss of sodium-containing fluids
  • excess water intake
  • potassium overload
  • cardiac or neurological issues

Frage 9

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Fluid overload r/t hyponatremia (>110 mEq) is treated with
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  • Isotonic normal saline (NS)
  • high sodium foods
  • oral sodium supplements
  • hypertonic saline (3% NaCL)
  • decreased fluid intake
  • increased fluid intake
  • D5W
  • Lactaid Ringer's

Frage 10

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Severe hyponatremia (<110mEq sodium) is treated with
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  • hypertonic saline (3% NaCL)
  • isotonic normal saline (NS)

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M.H. a 62 y/o female, was admitted with confusion and lethargy related to hyponatremia. Her husband tells you that MH. had c/o diarrhea over the past week and was drinking lots of water to prevent dehydration. What caused M.H.'s serum sodium level to fall?
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  • hyponatremia
  • hypervolemia
  • diarrhea
  • hypernatremia
  • hypovolemia

Frage 12

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Normal plasma potassium ranges between...
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  • 3.5-5.0 mEq/L
  • 3.0-5.0 mEq/L
  • 3.5-5.5 mEq/L
  • 3.0-5.5 mEq/L

Frage 13

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Functions of potassium include
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  • regulating protein synthesis
  • glucose use and storage
  • maintaining action potential in excitable membranes
  • regulating insulin

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Sources of potassium include...
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  • potatoes
  • bananas
  • oranges
  • salt substitutes
  • stored blood
  • normal saline

Frage 15

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Potassium is regulated by the GI tract
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  • True
  • False

Frage 16

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50% of all hypokalemia cases are caused by dietary insufficiency
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  • True
  • False

Frage 17

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Metabolic alkalosis and magnesium deficiency can cause hypokalemia.
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  • True
  • False

Frage 18

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The usual dose of potassium is 20-60 mEq every 12 hours
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  • True
  • False

Frage 19

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Clinical manifestations of hypokalemia include
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  • cardiac dysrthythmias
  • weak legs
  • difficulty breathing
  • decreased GI motility
  • impaired regulation of arteriolar blood flow
  • hyperglycemia
  • hypoglycemia
  • pleural effusion

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A [blank_start]tele box[blank_end] is used to continuously monitor cardiac rhythm in patients with hyperkalmeia.
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  • tele box

Frage 21

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Overdosing on Lasix can cause hyperkalemia
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  • True
  • False

Frage 22

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Intravenous potassium can be administered via IV push.
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  • True
  • False

Frage 23

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Nephrolithiasis is a fancy word for [blank_start]kidney stones[blank_end].
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  • kidney stones

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Clinical manifestations of hyperkalemia include...
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  • cramping leg pain
  • weak or paralyzed skeletal muscles
  • abdominal cramping or diarrhea
  • cardiac dysrhythmias
  • 2+ pitting edema
  • confusion
  • low grade fever
  • dry-flushed skin

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Elimination of excess potassium is achieved by
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  • diuretics
  • dialysis
  • Kayexalate
  • Syrup of Ipecac
  • increasing physical activity
  • cardiac medications
  • fluid restrictions
  • intravenous calcium gluconate
  • insulin

Frage 26

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The relationship between calcium and phosphorous is best described as
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  • a teeter-totter
  • two peas in a pod
  • a swingset
  • it's complicated

Frage 27

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Two thirds of hypercalcemia cases are caused by osteoporosis
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  • True
  • False

Frage 28

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Treatment of hypercalcemia includes...
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  • loop diuretic
  • isotonic saline
  • 3% NaCL IV
  • immobilization
  • physical activity
  • synthetic calcitonin
  • biphosphonates
  • increasing intake of dairy products

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Decreased PTH, acute pancreatitis, multiple blood transfusions, and alkalosis can cause
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  • hypocalcemia
  • hypercalcemia
  • hyperglycemia
  • hyperkalemia
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