Chpt. 29 - Electrolytes Ranges

Question 1

Sodium ( Na+ )

Answer 1

135 - 145 mEq / L

Question 2

Chloride ( CI - )

*Pool Temp.

Answer 2

97 - 107 mEq / L

Question 3

Potassium ( K+ )

Answer 3

3.5 - 5.3 mEq / L

Question 4

Magnesium ( Mg 2+ )

Answer 4

1.6 - 2.2 mg / dL

Question 5

Calcium ( Ca2+ )

• 8 2 10 Cows

Answer 5

8.2 - 10.2 mg / dL

• ionized Ca2+ : 4.64 - 5.28 mg / dL

Question 6

Phosphorus ( PO4 3- )

• for us

Answer 6

2.5 - 4.5 mg / dL

• May be higher in children

Question 7

Six Major Minerals

Answer 7

Calcium
Chloride
Magnesium
Potassium
Phosphorus
Sodium

Question 8

Sodium - Examples

Answer 8

Salt

Question 9

Chloride - Examples

Answer 9

Lettuce, Tomatoes, Celery, Olives
* High Sodium Contents

Question 10

Potassium - Examples

Answer 10

Dried fruits
Tomatoes
Potatoes
Spinach
Leafy Greens
Oranges
Bananas
Cantaloupe
Red Meat
Chicken
Fish
Nuts
Soy Products

Question 11

Magnesium - Examples

Answer 11

Leafy Greens Veg.
Whole Grain
Beans
Fish
Almonds
Soybeans

Question 12

Calcium - Examples

Answer 12

Dairy Products
Green Veg.
Shellfish
Salmon
Dried Beans

Question 13

Phosphorus - Examples

Answer 13

Meats
Fish
Egg Yolks
Dairy Products
Nuts
Beans
Legumes
Whole Grains
Soft Drinks

Question 14

Potassium - Deficit

Answer 14

Hypokalemia

Question 15

Potassium - Excess

Answer 15

Hyperkalemia

Question 16

Magnesium - Deficit

Answer 16

Hypomagnesemia

Question 17

Magnesium - Excess

Answer 17

Hypermagnesemia

Question 18

Calcium - Deficit

Answer 18

Hypocalcemia

Question 19

Calcium - Excess

Answer 19

Hypercalcemia

Question 20

Phosphorus - Deficit

Answer 20

Hypophosphatemia

Question 21

Phosphorus - Excess

Answer 21

Hyperphosphatemia

Question 22

Sodium - Deficit

Answer 22

Hyponatremia

Question 23

Sodium - Excess

Answer 23

Hypernatremia

Question 24

Chloride - Deficit

Answer 24

Hypochloremia

Question 25

Chloride - Excess

Answer 25

Hyperchloremia

Question 26

6 Major Minerals *CCPPMS

Answer 26

Calcium Chloride Potassium Phosphorus Magnesium Sodium

Question 27

Calcium - Deficiency

Answer 27

Tetany of muscles Bones & Tooth Loss Osteoporosis

Question 28

Chloride - Deficiency

Answer 28

Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea

Question 29

Potassium - Deficiency

Answer 29

Muscle Weakness Cramping Malaise Fatigue Nausea Vomiting Numbness Arrhythmias Cardiac Arrest

Question 30

Phosphorus - Deficiency

Answer 30

Anorexia Fatigue Fragile Bones Bone Pain Bone Loss Irritability

Question 31

Magnesium - Deficiency

Answer 31

Elevated Blood Pressure Agitation Restless Leg Syndrome Hypotension Muscle Spasm Insomnia Arrhythmias

Question 32

Sodium - Deficiency

Answer 32

Stomach cramps Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea Lethargy Headache Confusion Seizures (Brain swelling)

Question 33

Calcium - Excess

Answer 33

Constipation Flatus Kidney Stones

Question 34

Chloride - Excess

Answer 34

N/A

Question 35

Potassium - Excess

Answer 35

Anorexia Fatigue Extreme Muscle Weakness Life Threatening Arrhythmias

Question 36

Phosphorus - Excess

Answer 36

Muscle Tetany Seizures Hypocalcemia

Question 37

Magnesium - Excess

Answer 37

Increase Calcium Excretion Weakness Malaise GI Symptoms

Question 38

Sodium - Excess

Answer 38

Edema Fluid Retention Thirst Dry/ Sticky M. Membranes Elevated BP