Electrolyte Imbalances Questions and
Answers Graded A+
What symptom might a patient experience if they have dangerously low calcium levels?
✔✔Tingling around the lips and muscle cramps
A) Increased urination
B) Heightened energy levels
C) Excessive hunger
When a patient is suffering from hyperkalemia, what is the most significant risk to monitor for?
A) Hair loss
B) Stomach pain
✔✔Cardiac arrhythmias
D) Low energy
Which electrolyte imbalance might cause a patient to feel lethargic and weak after running a
marathon in the heat?
A) Hypercalcemia
B) Hypophosphatemia
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,✔✔Hyponatremia
D) Hypermagnesemia
If a patient’s magnesium levels are elevated, which physical sign might you notice?
✔✔Decreased deep tendon reflexes
A) Excessive sweating
B) Blurred vision
C) Increased muscle tone
What is an immediate concern if a patient presents with severe diarrhea?
✔✔Loss of potassium leading to muscle weakness
A) Elevated calcium levels
B) Excess sodium retention
C) Increased risk of kidney stones
A patient has been taking diuretics for weeks. Which symptom could suggest a serious side
effect?
A) Persistent cough
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,✔✔Muscle cramps and weakness due to hypokalemia
B) Dry skin patches
C) Increased hair growth
How does low sodium affect the brain’s function?
✔✔Leads to confusion, headaches, and possible seizures
A) Improves memory recall
B) Boosts focus and concentration
C) Increases hand-eye coordination
What electrolyte imbalance should you suspect in a patient with twitching facial muscles?
A) Hypernatremia
✔✔Hypocalcemia
B) Hypokalemia
C) Hyperphosphatemia
What intervention is crucial for a patient with fluid volume overload?
✔✔Administering diuretics to reduce excess fluid
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, A) Restricting magnesium intake
B) Increasing potassium-rich foods
C) Providing calcium supplements
A patient with chronic alcoholism may develop which electrolyte imbalance?
✔✔Hypomagnesemia
A) Hypercalcemia
B) Hypernatremia
C) Hypokalemia
Which symptom indicates severe dehydration in an elderly patient?
✔✔Sunken eyes and decreased skin turgor
A) Frequent headaches
B) Weight gain
C) High energy levels
What is the typical effect of hyperphosphatemia on calcium levels?
✔✔Decreased calcium, leading to muscle spasms
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Answers Graded A+
What symptom might a patient experience if they have dangerously low calcium levels?
✔✔Tingling around the lips and muscle cramps
A) Increased urination
B) Heightened energy levels
C) Excessive hunger
When a patient is suffering from hyperkalemia, what is the most significant risk to monitor for?
A) Hair loss
B) Stomach pain
✔✔Cardiac arrhythmias
D) Low energy
Which electrolyte imbalance might cause a patient to feel lethargic and weak after running a
marathon in the heat?
A) Hypercalcemia
B) Hypophosphatemia
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,✔✔Hyponatremia
D) Hypermagnesemia
If a patient’s magnesium levels are elevated, which physical sign might you notice?
✔✔Decreased deep tendon reflexes
A) Excessive sweating
B) Blurred vision
C) Increased muscle tone
What is an immediate concern if a patient presents with severe diarrhea?
✔✔Loss of potassium leading to muscle weakness
A) Elevated calcium levels
B) Excess sodium retention
C) Increased risk of kidney stones
A patient has been taking diuretics for weeks. Which symptom could suggest a serious side
effect?
A) Persistent cough
2
,✔✔Muscle cramps and weakness due to hypokalemia
B) Dry skin patches
C) Increased hair growth
How does low sodium affect the brain’s function?
✔✔Leads to confusion, headaches, and possible seizures
A) Improves memory recall
B) Boosts focus and concentration
C) Increases hand-eye coordination
What electrolyte imbalance should you suspect in a patient with twitching facial muscles?
A) Hypernatremia
✔✔Hypocalcemia
B) Hypokalemia
C) Hyperphosphatemia
What intervention is crucial for a patient with fluid volume overload?
✔✔Administering diuretics to reduce excess fluid
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, A) Restricting magnesium intake
B) Increasing potassium-rich foods
C) Providing calcium supplements
A patient with chronic alcoholism may develop which electrolyte imbalance?
✔✔Hypomagnesemia
A) Hypercalcemia
B) Hypernatremia
C) Hypokalemia
Which symptom indicates severe dehydration in an elderly patient?
✔✔Sunken eyes and decreased skin turgor
A) Frequent headaches
B) Weight gain
C) High energy levels
What is the typical effect of hyperphosphatemia on calcium levels?
✔✔Decreased calcium, leading to muscle spasms
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