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Cardio Assess Unit 6
SPC Cardiopulmonary Assessment Unit 6 Exam 3 (Electrolyte)
Question | Answer |
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Normal electrolyte value for sodium? | 135-145 mEq/L |
Normal electrolyte value for Potassium? | 2.5-5.0 mEq/L |
Normal electrolyte value for Chloride? | 95-105 mEq/L |
What is Hyponatremia? | Sodium <135 mEq/L |
Causes and Signs of Hyponatremia? | Causes: Sweating, Burns, Diuretics Signs: Abdominal cramps, Muscle twitching |
What is Hypernatremia? | Sodium >145 mEq/L |
Causes and Signs of Hypernatremia? | Causes: Dehydration, Hyperaldosteronism Signs: Excessive thirst, Dry tongue |
What is Hypokalemia? | Potassium <3.5 mEq/L |
Causes and Signs of Hypokalemia? | Causes: Vomiting, Diarrhea, Diuretics Signs: U-wave, "Flat" T waves, depressed ST segment |
What is Hyperkalemia? | Potassium >5.0 mEq/L |
Causes and Signs of Hyperkalemia? | Causes: Tissue Cell breakdown, renal failure, Signs: Peaked/tall T-waves, Wide QRS |
What is Hypochloremia? | Chloride <95 mEq/L |
Causes and Signs of Hypochloremia? | Causes: Vomiting, Diuretics Signs: Metabolic Alkalosis |
What is Hyperchloremia? | Chloride >105 mEq/L |
Causes and Signs of Hyperchloremia? | Causes: Diarrhea, Nephritis Signs: Metabolic Acidosis, Hyperventilation |