Fluids, Electrolytes, IV Therapy

Question 2

• Necessary for sodium-potassium pump to function
• Relaxing smooth muscle, stabilizing cardiac impulse transmission

Answer 2

Magnesium (Mg2+)

Question 3

primary intracellular cation
* Nerve, cardiac impulse transmission

Answer 3

Potassium (K+)

Question 4

Cardiac impulse transmission
* Muscle contraction

Answer 4

Calcium (Ca2+)

Question 5

primary extracellular cation
* Nerve, cardiac impulse transmission
* Water follows salt, regulates fluid balance

Answer 5

Sodium (Na+)