Nclex-Rn > Nclex-Rn (1) Fundamentals: Electrolytes Flashcards Actual Exam 2024-2025 Latest Version Questions And Answer

NCLEX-RN > NCLEX-RN (1) Fundamentals: Electrolytes Flashcards actual exam 2024-2025 latest version questions and answers Q1 What major complications can occur with fluid and electrolyte imbalances? (Immediate Complication) Answers: Severe fluid and electrolyte imbalances can cause life-threatening complications such as: dysrhythmias seizures respiratory depression coma 2 Q What main organ controls fluid and electrolyte balance? Answers: The kidneys. 3Q What are the normal lab values for each electrolyte? Na K Cl Mg Ca Phos Answers: Na: 135 - 145 K: 3.5 - 5 Cl: 98 - 106 Mg: 1.6 - 2.6 Ca: 8.5 - 10.5 Phos: 2.6 - 4.5 Its fine if you have slightly different values memorized. 4 Q Complete the sentence: Electrolytes are important for _____ and ______ function.Answers: Electrolytes are important for nerve and muscle function. Electrolytes affect all the systems! 5 Q Dehydration causes which electrolyte imbalances? Answers: Dehydration causes electrolyte levels to increase especially: hypernatremia and hyperkalemia hypercalcemia, hypermagnesemia, and hyperphosphatemia can also occur There is hemoconcentration of the electrolytes causing the levels to look elevated. 6 Q Sodium affects which types of cells? Answers: Brain and muscle cells. Sodium imbalances cause neuro symptoms. 7Q What are the early symptoms of a sodium imbalance? Answers: