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100
Hematocrit normal value?

M: 42-52%

W: 36-48%

100

What manifestation is the most common in hypo and hyperkalemia?

Dysrhythmias

100
How is hypovolemia different from dehydration?

Dehydration is strictly water loss, Hypovolemia involves electrolyte loss

100
Main manifestation of hypovolemia?

Distended neck veins

100

Foods high in calcium? SATA

A. cheese

B. tuna/samon

C. liver 

D. yogurt

E. chicken

A,B,D

200
What are isotonic IV solutions?

0.9% NS

5% D5W

LR

5% Dextrose

200

With hypermagnesemia, you always want to do deep tendon checks? True or False?

True

200
Which imbalances cause kidney stones?

Hypophosphatemia

Hypercalcemia


200

You always give potassium through a IV push? True or False

False

200
In what electrolyte imbalance does the nurse replace chloride w/ IV NS or 0.45% NS 

Hypochloremia 

300

Which solution makes the cell swell?

Hypotonic (Hippo)

300
Which solution makes the cell shrink?

Hypertonic

300

Which are S/S of hypernatremia?

A. thirst

B. dry mucosa

C. seizures

D. dysrhymthias

E. muscle weakness

A,C

300
Foods high in sodium?

canned meats, soda, ketchup, mustard, soda, broth, herbs and spices

300

Foods high in magnesium? 

nuts, seeds, legumes, whole grains, seafood, peanut butter, cocoa, green leafy vegetables

400

Which type of IV Solution do you give for hypovolemia (FVD)

Isotonic Electrolyte Solutions

400

You give diuretics to a patient with hypernatremia, True or False?

True

400

Which imbalances cause areflexia? 

Hypermagnesemia

Hypercalcemia

Hypokalemia

400
In severe cases of hypervolemia, what treatment option is the best?

Dialysis

400

With hypocalcemia, in emergent situations only what do you administer through an IV? 

calcium gluconate

500

Seizure Caution Imbalances?

Hypernatremia

Hyponatremia

Hypochloremia

Hypocalcemia

Hypomagnesemia

500

Insulin and Glucose lowers what electrolyte?

Phosphate

500

Calcium runs along which other electrolyte?

Magnesium

500

Positive Chvostek and Trousseau signs?

Hypocalcemia

Hypomagnesemia

500

Which are S/S of hypokalemia? SATA

A. Areflexia

B. Dilute Urine

C. Excessive thirst

D. Dyshrhythmias

E. Deep Tendon Reflexes


A,B,C,D