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Final exam Flashcards

1
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Surgical body position

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lithotomy

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2
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Surgical body position

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Reverse Trendelenburg

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3
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Surgical body position

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Orthopneic

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Surgical body position

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Trendelenburg

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5
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Surgical body position

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Sims

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6
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Surgical body position

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Fowler’s

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7
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Surgical body position

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Semi-Fowler’s

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Surgical body position

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Kraske or Jackknife

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Urine osmolality

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50 -1200 osmos per kg (the higher, the more dehydrated)

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Urine specific gravity norm

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1.010 to 1.020

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Controls/regulates volume of body fluids

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Na+ (sodium)

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12
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Regulator of enzymes & H2O content

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K+ (potassium)

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13
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Controls nerve impulse, blood clotting, muscle contraction, B12 absorption

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Ca2+ (calcium ion)

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14
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Controls metabolism of carbohydrates & proteins, vital actions involving enzymes

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Mg2+ (Magnesium ion)

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15
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Maintains osmotic pressure in blood, produces hydrochloric acid

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Cl- (chloride ion)

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16
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Body’s primary buffer system

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HCO3- (bicarbonate ion)

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17
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chemical involving cell division, energy metabolism, and hereditary traits

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Phosphate

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18
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Normal sodium level is

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135 to 145 mEq/L

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19
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Na+

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Sodium

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20
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Normal potassium level is

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3.5 to 5.0 mEq/L

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21
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K+

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Potassium

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22
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Normal calcium level is

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8.9 to 10.1 mEq/L

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23
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Ca2+

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Calcium

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24
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Normal magnesium level is

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1.4 to 1.75 mEq/L

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25
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Mg2+

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Magnesium

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26
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Normal Chloride level is

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96 to 106 mEq/L

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27
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Cl-

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Chloride

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28
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Normal Bicarbonate level is

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22 to 26 mEq/L

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29
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HCO3-

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Bicarbonate

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30
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Normal Phosphate level is

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2.5 to 4.5 mEq/L

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31
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Insulin transports

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potassium

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32
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Diabetics may have too much

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potassium

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33
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Fluid movement occurs primarily by

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Osmosis & Filtration

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34
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Osmosis & Filtration goes from

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lower to higher

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35
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Electrolytes move via

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diffusion, filtration & active transport

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36
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diffusion, filtration & active transport goes from

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higher to lower

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37
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Types of passive transport

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diffusion, filtration, and osmosis

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38
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Movement of solvent or solutes (molecule) move from an area of higher concentration to lesser concentration

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Diffusion

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39
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Movement of fluid through a semi permeable membrane

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Osmosis

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40
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A condition in which the blood has a high concentration of salt (sodium), glucose, and other substances.

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Hyperosmolar

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41
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An abnormal decrease in the osmolarity of the body fluids.

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Hypoosmolar

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42
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Transfer of water and dissolved substances through a permeable membrane

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Filtration

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43
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Occurs within the kidney’s glomerular capillaries

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Filtration

44
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This is the energy required to move substances through the membrane(lesser to greater concentration- the Na K in the cell( sodium –potassium pump)

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Active Transport

45
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Prevents too much sodium in the cell so the cell won’t burst

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Active transport

46
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Force of attraction for water by undissolved particles helps keep fluid within blood vessels

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Osmotic Pressure

47
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Plasma proteins help osmotic pressure

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– they attract water

48
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_____, ______, and ______are major Extracellular substances that help move water between ECF and Cell

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Sodium, chloride, & Glucose

49
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Fluids affect on cell wall

50
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_______ ________ enters- there is no movement of water across membranes …so cells maintain their normal size

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Isotonic Solution

51
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NORMAL SALINE IS

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ISOTONIC (0.9% NaCl)

52
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NORMAL SALINE causes

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Vascular expansion, electrolyte replacement

53
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concentration is less than blood plasma

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HYPOTONIC SOLUTION

54
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Moves fluid into cells & interstitial space

Cellular dehydration

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Hypotonic solution

55
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Isotonic, Hypotonic, & Hypertonic are

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Crystalloid Solutions

56
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Increase intravascular osmotic pressure (pressure of plasma proteins) within the intravascular space

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Colloid Solutions

57
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Restores serum protein

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Colloid solutions

58
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The pressure gradient pulls fluids into the vascular space.

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Colloid solutions

59
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Normal saline is a

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Volume expander

60
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Saline and electrolyte IV

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Lactated Ringer

61
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IV solution ordered when you lose extracellular volume

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Lactated ringer

62
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Isotonic solution but sugar metabolizes making it a hypotonic solution

63
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Solution that is given for cerebral edema

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Hypertonic

64
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Causes filtration from an area of higher pressure to an area of lower pressure

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Hydrostatic Pressure

65
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Is created by the weight or force of a solution e.g.. The pressure caused by BP against the walls of vessels causes fluid to move out depending on the BP

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Hydrostatic Pressure

66
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Hydrostatic pressure minus osmotic pressure and tries to push fluids into tissue spaces

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Filtration Pressure

67
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ECF is a ____% solution

68
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Signs and symptoms of ECF Volume Deficit

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Orthostatic/postural changes in Pulse &BP.

Decreased Urine Output

69
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Signs and symptoms of decreased interstitial volume

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Dry mucous membranes & poor skin turgor

Thirst

70
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Treatment for ECF Volume Deficit

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Oral Replacement
IV replacement
Safety

71
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Treatment of of Fluid volume excess

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Restrict NA & saline & diuretics, find cause

72
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Happens when water intake is increased or decreased

Or when water is retained or excreted excessively

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Water or Osmolality Imbalance

73
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Occurs when decrease in H2o intake, an increase in water loss, or excess intake of solute

Serum Na greater than 145 mEq/L

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Water deficit (ICF Deficit) or Hyperosmolaltiy or Hypernatremia

74
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Signs and Symptoms of Hyperosmolality or Hypernatremia

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Confusion, agitation Seizures, coma maybe death,

75
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SIADH

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Syndrome of inappropriate ADH

76
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Treatment for Hyperosmolality or Hypernatremia

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Replace orally or IV D5W

77
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Happens when there is an increase in water intake, abnormal secretion of ADH, or decreased urinary output of water

Serum Na of less than 135 mEq/L

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Water Excess or Hypoosmolality or Hypnotremia

78
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Treatment of Water Excess or Hypoosmolality or Hypnotremia

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water restriction

79
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Potassium is maintained by

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sodium-potassium pump in the cells

80
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K+ changes lead to

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altered excitability of muscles, cardiac cells and neuro

81
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Potassium is eliminated by

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The kidneys

82
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______ causes K+ to move out of ECF & into cells esp. skeletal muscle & liver cells!!!

83
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Potassium higher than 5 mEq/L is called

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Hyperkalemia

84
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Hyperkalemia is caused by:

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renal failure, acidosis, massive tissue injury e.g. burns, self med errors, rapid IV infusion

85
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Hyperkalemia signs and symptoms

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muscle irritability, EKG changes

86
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Treatment for Hyperkalemia

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low Na+ diet, Kayexalate enemas or by po. IV Calcium Gluconate, IV Insulin. Can give diuretics if moderately elevated

87
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Hypokalemia is

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Potassium below 3.5 mEq/L

88
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Hypokalemia can be caused by

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vomiting, diarrhea, diuretics, aldostreone, alkalosis

89
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Signs and symptoms of Hypokalemia

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Impaired neuromuscular transmission which leads to decrease in reflexes, muscle weakness which can lead to muscle paralysis, anorexia, N/V, EKG changed, greater risk of digoxin toxicity

90
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Treatment of Hypokalemia

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Orally with Foods 2000-5500mg daily
Po supplements
IV

91
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Phosphorus level below 2.5 is called

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Hypophosphatemia

92
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Hypophosphatemia is caused by

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Alcoholism, Renal wasting, Uncontrolled diabetes Mellitus

93
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Hypophosphatemia signs and symptoms

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Neuromuscular dysfunction, weakness (especially respiratory muscles), Fatigue, Ventricle dysrhythmias, confusion

94
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Hypophosphatemia treatment

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Treat underlying cause, foods high in phosphorous, oral phosphorous replacement

95
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Major functions of Calcium

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Transmission of nerve impulses, cardiac contractions, blood clotting, formation of teeth & bone, and muscle contraction

96
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Calcium is controlled by

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Vit D, parathyroid hormone, and Calcitonin

97
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Patients who’ve had thyroidectomy have problems

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with calcium

98
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Improper absorption from the GI tract, decreased fat soluble vitamins. Pancreatitis no parathyroids renal disease, & massive transfusions

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Hypocalcemia

99
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cells increased excitability- which leads to muscle twitching , tingling & parasthesias of face fingers & toes increased reflexes, chvostek’s sign & tetany

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Signs and symptoms of hypocalcemia

100
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Bone cancer, immobility, excessive antacid use hyperparathyroidism, and increase in Vit D

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Causes of hypercalcemia

101
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impaired nerve and muscle conduction, decreased tone, bone pain, kidney stones(calculi), confusion, memory impairment & lethargy

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Signs and symptoms of hypercalcemia

102
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Causes: prolonged malnutrition, surgery, alcohol abuse

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hypomagnesium

103
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tremors, cramps, increased BP, tachycardia, confusion & convulsions

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Signs and symptoms of hypomagnesium

104
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60% of this goes to the bones and the rest in tissues

105
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Causes: kidney failure, excess ingestion of laxatives/ antacids

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Hypermagnesium

106
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lethargy, coma when > 2.5, weak, paralysis, decreased reflexes, bradycardia

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Signs and symptoms

107
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Plasma osmolality norm

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280-300 osmos per kg

Nursing Fundamentals (19 decks)

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