RN1 Exam 3

Question 1

What are the manifestations for hyperchloremia?

Answer 1

weakness, deep rapid breathing, can become unconscious (chloride follows sodium)

Question 2

What are the manifestations for hypophosphatemia?

Answer 2

tremors, paresthesia, bone pain, seizures, hyperventilation

Question 3

What are the manifestations for hyperphosphatemia? anxiety, tetany, twitching, hyperactive DTR, muscles spasms (Inversely related to Ca+)

Answer 3

anxiety, tetany, twitching, hyperactive DTR, muscles spasms (Inversely related to Ca+)

Question 4

What are the manifestations for hypomagnesemia?

Answer 4

muscle tremors and twitching, Vtach, Vfib, flacid muscles

Question 5

What does phosphorus do?

Answer 5

Grow and repair cells and tissues in the body. Works together (inversely) with calcium.

Question 6

What are the manifestations for hypermagnesemia?

Answer 6

lethargy, muscle weakness/paralysis. hypotension

Question 7

What are the manifestations for hypocalcemia?

Answer 7

convulsions, arrhythmias, tetany, stridor/spasms (CATS)

Question 8

What are the manifestations for hypernatremia?

Answer 8

dry mucous membranes, flushed, dry skin, agitated (sodium follows water)

Question 9

What does calcium do?

Answer 9

forms and strengthens bones and teeth, helps nerve signaling and muscle contraction. (need vitamin D in order to absorb calcium)

Question 10

What are the normal lab values for phosphorus?

Answer 10

2.4 - 4.4 mEq/L

Question 11

What does chloride do?

Answer 11

Works with potassium, sodium, and bicarbonate to regulate fluid in the body and maintain acid-base balance.

Question 12

What are the normal lab values for magnesium?

Answer 12

1.5 - 2.5 mEq/L

Question 13

What are the manifestations for hyperKalemia?

Answer 13

tachycardia, numbness to face, hands and feet, nausea, and diarrhea

Question 14

What are the normal lab values for potassium?

Answer 14

3.5 - 5.0 mEq/L

Question 15

What are the normal lab values for chloride?

Answer 15

96 - 106 mEq/L

Question 16

What are the manifestations for hypercalcemia?

Answer 16

kidney stones, muscle weakness, constipation (Bones, Stones & Groans)

Question 17

What are the manifestations for hyponatremia?

Answer 17

seizure, coma, abd. cramps, muscle weakness

Question 18

What does sodium do?

Answer 18

maintains fluid balance, muscle contractions, helps with nerve signaling.

Question 19

What are the normal lab values for calcium?

Answer 19

8.6 - 10.2 mEq/L

Question 20

What does potassium do?

Answer 20

Keeps BP stable, regulates heart contractions, helps with muscle fx.

Question 21

What are the manifestations for hypoKalemia?

Answer 21

muscle weakness, nausea/vomiting, leg cramps, confusion, atrial/ventricular dysrhythmia

Question 22

What are the manifestations for hypochloremia?

Answer 22

tremors, twitching, slow shallow breathing