172 quiz 1 Hondros Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass

172 quiz 1 Hondros Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass Calcium - Correct Answer ️️ -8.5-10 Calcium - Correct Answer ️️ -99% in bones and teeth 1% in bloodstream, bound to protien PTH (Parathyroid hormone) helps regulate calcium in the body and acquired through dietary intake Causes of hypocalcemia include: - Correct Answer ️️ -Tetany Muscle cramps Trousseaus Chvosteks Cardiac dysthymia Seizures treatment: *oral or iv supplements * Causes of hypercalcemia - Correct Answer ️️ -malignancy hyperparathyroidism Excessive calcium intake Potassium - Correct Answer ️️ -3.5-5.0 Potassium - Correct Answer ️️ -Not stored in the body Intracellular electrolyte - Correct Answer ️️ -Potassium (K) Potassium - Correct Answer ️️ -Influences skeletal and cardiac muscle activity Hypokalemia causes - Correct Answer ️️ -GI loss Renal loss Diuretics Increased perspiration's NG suctioning, vomiting, diuretics, laxatives Excessive use of glucocorticoid Poor dietary intake Hypokalemia symptoms - Correct Answer ️️ -Fatigue Muscle cramps ABG's may show metabolic alkalosis Anorexia nausea and vomiting Increased sensitivity to digoxin ECG changes: ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation Hypokalemia Treatment/Interventions - Correct Answer ️️ -Mild loss increases per diet request Salt supplements For low potassium levels cardiac monitoring is important Potassium IV must not be given IVP the heart will stop IV Potassium is irritating to the veins and causes phlebitis fluid volume deficit causes - Correct Answer ️️ -Vomiting, diarrhea, burns Hemorrhage Drainage NG suctions, fistulas, tubes Insensible loss: diaphoresis, fever, tachypnea Not enough fluid intake Third space fluid shift NPO status Diabetes insipidus Fluid Volume Deficit (FVD) symptoms - Correct Answer ️