Electrolytes

Question 1

Sodium

Lab Value

Answer 1

135-145 mEq/L

Question 2

Potassium

Lab Value

Answer 2

3.5 - 5 mEq/L

Question 3

Calcium

Lab Value

Answer 3

9 -10.5 mg/dL

Question 4

Magnesium

Lab Value

Answer 4

1.5 - 2.5 mg/dL

Question 5

Chloride

Lab Value

Answer 5

98 - 106 mEq/L

Question 6

Phosphorus

Lab Value

Answer 6

3 - 4.5 mg/dL

Question 7

Na+ and Cl+ are…

Answer 7

Directly related in levels

Question 8

Cl+ is directly related to…

Answer 8

Na+ and K+

Question 9

Cl+ is inversely related to…

Answer 9

Bicarb HCO3

Question 10

Ca+ is inversely related to…

Answer 10

Phorsphorus (Ph)

Question 11

Ca+ is similar to a…

S&S

Answer 11

Sedative

Question 12

Renal Failure causes 3 Electrolytes to go UP

Answer 12

• K+
• Mg+
• Ph

Question 13

HypoCalcemia

2 Muscle Signs

Answer 13

Chvostek’s Sign
* Cheek
* Positive Chvostek’s sign, indicated by facial muscle twitching

Trousseau’s Sign
* Performed by inflating a blood pressure cuff on the arm, constricting blood flow and causing a carpopedal spasm (hand and wrist muscle spasms)

Question 14

Hypocalcemia may cause what major cardiac issue?

Answer 14

VTach

Question 15

What do you usually give with Calcium supplements to increase absorption?

HypoCa

Answer 15

VitaD