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What kind of relationship do calcium and magnesium have? - Parallel (they tend to run together) Describe the relationship between magnesium and blood pressure. - Magnesium causes vasodilation and a decrease in peripheral vascular resistance, thereby decreasing blood pressure What specific changes would you expect to see on the ECG of a hypomagnesemic patient? - Premature ventricular contractions, ventricular tachycardia, and/or ventricular fibrillation What is Babinski's sign? Wh...

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Fluid And Electrolytes Practice Questions Answer And Rationales UD2024

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FA Davis Answers Electrolyte Imbalances Multiple Choice | Complete Solutions Updated What causes fluid shift from osmotic pressure? Select all that apply. Isotonic fluids Albumin Hypertonic fluids Hypotonic fluids Mannitol - answer - Albumin Hypertonic fluids Hypotonic fluids Mannitol What is the best indicator of kidney function in a patient who is experiencing fluid and electrolyte imbalances? Blood urea nitrogen level Creatinine level Urine output Absence of microalbuminu...

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This nursing study guide provides a comprehensive overview of major electrolyte imbalances including sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, and phosphate. It covers causes, signs and symptoms, lab values, complications, and appropriate nursing interventions. Ideal for med-surg students, NCLEX prep, and clinical care planning.

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Electrolyte Imbalances: Exam 1 2025: Galen College Of Nursing. Contains 40 Questions And Correct Answers!

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Question 1: What is the primary determinant of extracellular fluid (ECF) volume? Answer: Sodium (Na+). Rationale: Sodium is the most abundant electrolyte in the ECF and plays a critical role in determining ECF volume and osmolality. Its high concentration and inability to easily cross the plasma membrane contribute to its influence on water distribution.Question 3: Why is sodium important in muscle contraction and nerve impulse transmission? Answer: Sodium establishes the electrochemical s...

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Electrolyte Imbalances Test Questions with Correct Answers Graded A+ groups at risk for electrolyte imbalance - Answers elderly, excessive exercise, diabetics, dehydrated people hypernatremia - Answers serum sodium >145 mEQ/L. aldosterone - Answers reuptake of sodium is regulated by what hormone? sodium - Answers electrolye needed for nerve impulse transmission and acid/base balance fever, diarrhea, heat stroke, osmotic diuretic treatment - Answers In hypernatremia, water loss in excess ...

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ELECTROLYTE IMBALANCES PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ALL CORRECT SOLUTIONS!! hyponatremia assessment findings - Answer-Neuro - Generalized skeletal muscle weakness. Headache / personality changes, confusion. CV - Cardiac changes depend on fluid volume GI - Increased GI motility, Nausea, Diarrhea (explosive) GU - Increased urine output CONFUSION IS THE FIRST SIGN OF HYPONATREMIA Think cellular swelling.....first manifested in the CNS hyponatremia Interventions/Treatment - Answer-Fluid re...

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ELECTROLYTE IMBALANCES EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (GRADED A+) Hypercalcemia (treatment) - Answer-Treat underlying cause. Hydration, increasing salt intake, and forced diuresis (careful to prevent potassium or magnesium depletion), bisphosphonates and calcitonin Hypocalcemia (causes) - Answer-Hypoparathyroidism is a common cause of hypocalcemia Eating disorders, Prolonged vomiting, excessive diarrhea, excessive dietary magnesium (as with supplementation) excessive dietary zinc (as wi...

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ELECTROLYTE IMBALANCES 40 HOUR TRAINING 2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS HyPERKalemia - Answer-NI's for which imbalance: -Diet -IV insulin (regular)/ D50 -IV Lasix -IV Sodium Bicarbonate -IV Calcium gluconate -Kayexalate (PO/Rectal) -Dialysis -Fluids -Prevent Injury (r/t falls) -Education -Cardiac Monitoring HyPOkalemia - Answer-Etiology of which imbalnace: -Shift of K from ECF to ICF -Diet -Abnormal loss via Kidneys or GI tract -Mg++ deficiency -Metabolic Alkalosis -Elevated ...

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ELECTROLYTE IMBALANCES COMBINED SET EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS resting membrane potential - Answer-ratio of K+ in ICF & ECF causes a ______on the cell membranes which affects neurmuscluar and cardiac cells and also controls excitability of muscles and affects heart contrations hypokalemia - Answer-serum potassium <3.5 mEQ/L reasons of hypokalemia - Answer-reduced potassium intake, GI losses through vomiting and NG suction, diarrhea, ileostomy, diuterics (especially loop) ...

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Electrolyte Imbalances Questions and Answers Already Passed Which electrolyte is primarily involved in acid-base balance? A) Bicarbonate B) Calcium C) Sodium D) Phosphate How does aldosterone influence electrolyte levels? A) Decreases magnesium levels B) Increases sodium reabsorption and potassium excretion C) Enhances calcium absorption D) Lowers phosphate concentration What is a likely cause of low serum calcium levels? A) Vitamin D deficiency B) Excessive protein intake 2 C) L...

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