Nursing FInals Flashcards
1
Q
ELECTROLYTES
A
- minerals in the body
- found in body fluids
- KA+, NA+, CA+, MG+
2
Q
What are electrolytes responsible for?
A
- balancing water and PH level
- move nutrients into body cells
- move waste out of body cells
- allows the body’s muscles, heart and nerves, brains to function properly
3
Q
DEHYDRATION
A
not enough water in body
4
Q
What causes dehyrdration?
A
- throwing up
- diarrhea
- lack of water
5
Q
THIRST
A
our brain telling us our body needs water
6
Q
What does our pituitary gland secrets when conserving water?
A
vasopressin (antidiuretic hormone)
7
Q
What causes electrolyte imbalances?
A
dehydration, over hydration, incorrect fluids or feedings, disorders
8
Q
POTASSIUM (K+)
A
3.5 - 5.5
9
Q
sodium (Na+)
A
135 - 145
10
Q
calcium (ca2+)
A
8.5 - 10.5
11
Q
magnesium
A
1.8 - 2.2
12
Q
what does potassium help with
A
nerve and muscle cell
13
Q
hypokalemia
A
low potassium levels
14
Q
hyperkalemia
A
high potassium level
15
Q
sodium helps with
A
maintain a normal BP and fluid balance
