Electrolytes Flashcards
1
Q
Chief fx of sodium
A
Regulates body fluid volume
2
Q
Chief fx of potassium
A
Regulates cellular enzyme activity and water content
3
Q
Chief fx of calcium
A
Nerve impulses
Blood clotting
Muscle contraction
B12 Absorption
4
Q
Chief fx of magnesium
A
Carb/protein metabolism
Vital enzyme actions
5
Q
Chief fx of chloride
A
Maintains osmotic pressure
Hydrochloric acid
6
Q
Chief fx of bicarbonate
A
Primary buffer system
7
Q
Chief fx of phosphate
A
Cell division
Hereditary traits
Chemical rxns
8
Q
NL sodium range
A
135-145
9
Q
NL potassium range
A
3.5-5.0
10
Q
NL total calcium range
A
8.6-10.2
11
Q
NL ionized calcium range
A
4.5-5.1
12
Q
NL magnesium range
A
1.3-2.3
13
Q
NL chloride range
A
97-107
14
Q
NL phosphate range
A
2.5-4.5
15
Q
NL pH range
A
7.35-7.45
