Electrolytes Flashcards
Chief fx of sodium
Regulates body fluid volume
Chief fx of potassium
Regulates cellular enzyme activity and water content
Chief fx of calcium
Nerve impulses
Blood clotting
Muscle contraction
B12 Absorption
Chief fx of magnesium
Carb/protein metabolism
Vital enzyme actions
Chief fx of chloride
Maintains osmotic pressure
Hydrochloric acid
Chief fx of bicarbonate
Primary buffer system
Chief fx of phosphate
Cell division
Hereditary traits
Chemical rxns
NL sodium range
135-145
NL potassium range
3.5-5.0
NL total calcium range
8.6-10.2
NL ionized calcium range
4.5-5.1
NL magnesium range
1.3-2.3
NL chloride range
97-107
NL phosphate range
2.5-4.5
NL pH range
7.35-7.45
NL PaCO2 range
35-45
NL HCO3 range
22-26
NL PaO2 range
80-100