Got 2 out of 5 correct!!!!!!!! Electrolyte imbalances (Davis advantage) Flashcards
Do not know which ones were right or wrong!!
Which of the following statements about sodium imbalances are true? Select all that apply.
Hypernatremia causes muscle inflexibility.
Hypernatremia may result in increased thirst.
Hyponatremia accompanied by fluid excess may result in cell swelling.
Hypernatremia may occur with fluid excess or fluid deficit.
Hyponatremia only occurs with fluid excess.
Hypernatremia may result in increased thirst.
Hyponatremia accompanied by fluid excess may result in cell swelling.
Hypernatremia may occur with fluid excess or fluid d
A registered nurse is teaching a student nurse how to analyze the electrocardiogram of a hyperkalemic client. Assess the statements made by the student nurse and choose the clinical manifestation that can be observed on the electrocardiogram of a hyperkalemic client.
“It will show wide QRS complexes.”
“It will show a prominent U wave.”
“It will show a flattened T wave.”
“It will show a prolonged PR interval.”
“It will show wide QRS complexes.”
Your client’s lab results show that the client’s serum calcium level is very low . What signs and symptoms would the client exhibit? Select all that apply.
Chvostek’s sign Muscle flaccidity Trousseau’s sign Paresthesias around mouth and hands Constipation
Chvostek’s sign
Muscle flaccidity
Constipation
A nurse is providing nutritional advice to a client with hypomagnesemia. Which of the following are risk factors for hypomagnesemia? Select all that apply.
Kidney failure Alcoholism Athletic endurance events Obesity Antacid abuse
Alcoholism
Obesity
Antacid abuse
Which of the following are incorrectly matched? Select all that apply.
Hypovolemic hypernatremia – edema Hypervolemic hyponatremia – diluted sodium concentration Acidosis – false hyperkalemia Hypokalemia – prolonged PR intervals Hypocalcemia – hypophosphatemia
Hypokalemia - prolonged PR intervals
Hypocalcemia - hypophosphatemia
Hypovolemic hypernatremia - edema
Which of the following are incorrectly matched? Select all that apply.
Hypovolemic hypernatremia – edema Hypervolemic hyponatremia – diluted sodium concentration Acidosis – false hyperkalemia Hypokalemia – prolonged PR intervals Hypocalcemia – hypophosphatemia
