NUR 214 Unit 1 Review Part 2

Electrolytes & Fluids

100

Electrolyte found in canned and fast foods

Sodium

200

Electrolyte that affects nerve & muscle excitability

Calcium

300

Electrolyte needed for ATP production

Phosphate

400

Fluid imbalance with edema & weight gain

ECF volume excess

500

Fluid imbalance with hypotension & tachycardia

Dehydration

Acid Base Balance

100

Caused by excessive diarrhea

Metabolic acidosis

200

Caused by panic attack

Respiratory alkalosis

300

pH 7.32, HCO₃ 18, CO₂ 43

Uncompensated metabolic acidosis

400

Imbalance with slow breathing

Respiratory acidosis

500

Imbalance most likely with vomiting

Metabolic alkalosis

Potassium Disorders

100

Electrolyte affecting cardiac muscle

Potassium

200

Muscle weakness & constipation

Hypokalemia

300

Peaked T-waves on ECG

Hyperkalemia

400

Can lead to cardiac arrest

Hyperkalemia

500

Normal potassium range

3.5–5.5 mEq/L