Fluids and Electrolytes - interventions

Question 1

Clinical manifestations of FVE/hyervolemia

Answer 1

edema, crackles in lungs, distended neck veins

Question 2

Interventions for FVE/hypervolemia

Answer 2

diuretics to pull off extra fluid, stop IV fluids

Question 3

Hyperkalemia symptoms

Answer 3

v-fib, cardiac arrest, hypotension, bradycardia, paralysis, muscle weakness (everything is tight and controlled)

Question 4

Hypokalemia symptoms

Answer 4

decreased reflexes, muscle cramping, decreased GI motility (low and slow)

Question 5

Hypernatremia symptoms

Answer 5

edema, fever, excess thirst, nausea, vomiting, increased muscle tone (big and bloated)

Question 6

Hyponatremia symptoms

Answer 6

seizures, coma, tachycardia, fatigue (depressed and deflated)

Question 7

Hypermagnesium symptoms

Answer 7

heart block, bradycardia, hypotension, decreased tendon reflexes, depressed respirations (calm and quiet)

Question 8

Hypomagnesium symptoms

Answer 8

tachycardia, increased tendon reflexes, hyperactive bowel sounds, abnormal eye movements (increased activity)

Question 9

Hypercalcemia symptoms

Answer 9

constipation, bone pain, kidney stones, muscle weakness, decreased tendon reflexes (swollen and slow)

Question 10

Hypocalcemia symptoms

Answer 10

trousseau’s sign, chvostek’s sign, diarrhea, weak bones, bleeding risk, cardiac rythmias

Question 11

Hyperphosphatemia

Answer 11

low calcium signs

Question 12

Hypophosphatemia

Answer 12

high calcium signs