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Electrolyte Quiz

Question 1 of 29

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Fill the blank spaces to complete the text.

Electrolytes are always balanced to .

Explanation

Question 2 of 29

1

Clinical signs of hypernatremia are...

Select one or more of the following:

  • Skin Flushed

  • Agitation

  • Low grade fever

  • Thirst

  • Bloating

  • Edema

  • Salt crystals on skin

Explanation

Question 3 of 29

1

The most serious complications related to hypernatremia are...

Select one of the following:

  • seizures and coma

  • heart and renal failure

  • dehydration

Explanation

Question 4 of 29

1

Treatment for hypernatremia caused by low fluid volume includes

Select one or more of the following:

  • oral fluid replacement

  • isotonic IV fluids

  • hypotonic IV fluids

  • hypertonic IV fluids

  • sodium-free IV fluids

  • diuretics

Explanation

Question 5 of 29

1

Treatment for hypernatremia caused by excess sodium includes...

Select one or more of the following:

  • sodium-free IV fluids

  • diuretics

  • oral fluid replacement

  • hypotonic IV fluids

  • hypertonic IV fluids

  • isotonic IV fluids

Explanation

Question 6 of 29

1

In intracellular fluid (ICF), the primary cation is and the primary anion is . In extracellular fluid (ECF), the primary cation is and the primary anion is .

Drag and drop to complete the text.

    potassium (K+)
    phosphate (PO4-3)
    sodium (Na+)
    chloride (Cl-)

Explanation

Question 7 of 29

1

What are nursing diagnoses for hypernatremia?

Select one or more of the following:

  • 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

Explanation

Question 8 of 29

1

Causes of hyponatremia are...

Select one or more of the following:

  • loss of sodium-containing fluids

  • excess water intake

  • potassium overload

  • cardiac or neurological issues

Explanation

Question 9 of 29

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Fluid overload r/t hyponatremia (>110 mEq) is treated with

Select one or more of the following:

  • Isotonic normal saline (NS)

  • high sodium foods

  • oral sodium supplements

  • hypertonic saline (3% NaCL)

  • decreased fluid intake

  • increased fluid intake

  • D5W

  • Lactaid Ringer's

Explanation

Question 10 of 29

1

Severe hyponatremia (<110mEq sodium) is treated with

Select one or more of the following:

  • hypertonic saline (3% NaCL)

  • isotonic normal saline (NS)

Explanation

Question 11 of 29

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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?

Select one of the following:

  • hyponatremia

  • hypervolemia

  • diarrhea

  • hypernatremia

  • hypovolemia

Explanation

Question 12 of 29

1

Normal plasma potassium ranges between...

Select one of the following:

  • 3.5-5.0 mEq/L

  • 3.0-5.0 mEq/L

  • 3.5-5.5 mEq/L

  • 3.0-5.5 mEq/L

Explanation

Question 13 of 29

1

Functions of potassium include

Select one or more of the following:

  • regulating protein synthesis

  • glucose use and storage

  • maintaining action potential in excitable membranes

  • regulating insulin

Explanation

Question 14 of 29

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Sources of potassium include...

Select one or more of the following:

  • potatoes

  • bananas

  • oranges

  • salt substitutes

  • stored blood

  • normal saline

Explanation

Question 15 of 29

1

Potassium is regulated by the GI tract

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 16 of 29

1

50% of all hypokalemia cases are caused by dietary insufficiency

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 17 of 29

1

Metabolic alkalosis and magnesium deficiency can cause hypokalemia.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 18 of 29

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

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 19 of 29

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Clinical manifestations of hypokalemia include

Select one or more of the following:

  • cardiac dysrthythmias

  • weak legs

  • difficulty breathing

  • decreased GI motility

  • impaired regulation of arteriolar blood flow

  • hyperglycemia

  • hypoglycemia

  • pleural effusion

Explanation

Question 20 of 29

1

Fill the blank space to complete the text.

A is used to continuously monitor cardiac rhythm in patients with hyperkalmeia.

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Question 21 of 29

1

Overdosing on Lasix can cause hyperkalemia

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 22 of 29

1

Intravenous potassium can be administered via IV push.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 23 of 29

1

Fill the blank space to complete the text.

Nephrolithiasis is a fancy word for .

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Question 24 of 29

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Clinical manifestations of hyperkalemia include...

Select one or more of the following:

  • cramping leg pain

  • weak or paralyzed skeletal muscles

  • abdominal cramping or diarrhea

  • cardiac dysrhythmias

  • 2+ pitting edema

  • confusion

  • low grade fever

  • dry-flushed skin

Explanation

Question 25 of 29

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Elimination of excess potassium is achieved by

Select one or more of the following:

  • diuretics

  • dialysis

  • Kayexalate

  • Syrup of Ipecac

  • increasing physical activity

  • cardiac medications

  • fluid restrictions

  • intravenous calcium gluconate

  • insulin

Explanation

Question 26 of 29

1

The relationship between calcium and phosphorous is best described as

Select one of the following:

  • a teeter-totter

  • two peas in a pod

  • a swingset

  • it's complicated

Explanation

Question 27 of 29

1

Two thirds of hypercalcemia cases are caused by osteoporosis

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 28 of 29

1

Treatment of hypercalcemia includes...

Select one or more of the following:

  • loop diuretic

  • isotonic saline

  • 3% NaCL IV

  • immobilization

  • physical activity

  • synthetic calcitonin

  • biphosphonates

  • increasing intake of dairy products

Explanation

Question 29 of 29

1

Decreased PTH, acute pancreatitis, multiple blood transfusions, and alkalosis can cause

Select one of the following:

  • hypocalcemia

  • hypercalcemia

  • hyperglycemia

  • hyperkalemia

Explanation

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