Electrolyte Imbalances
Electrolyte Imbalances Quiz
Test your knowledge on electrolyte imbalances and their effects on the human body. This quiz covers various conditions, symptoms, and treatments related to electrolyte levels, making it an essential resource for healthcare students and professionals.
- Multiple-choice questions
- Covers key concepts in electrolyte management
- Ideal for healthcare education
Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion will often lead to this electrolyte imbalance
Hyponatremia
Hypernatermia
Hypercalcemia
Hypermagnesemia
Behavioral changes including acute and increasing confusion as a result of cerebral edema and increased intracranial pressure is a symptom of this electrolyte imbalance.
Hyponatermia
Hypernatermia
Hypercalcemia
Hypomagnesemia
If this electrolyte imbalance occurs with normal or decreased fluid volumes, confusion and short attention spans can occur. If it occurs with hypervolemia, lethargy, stupor, and coma are possible.
Hypernatremia
Hyponatremia
Hypokalemia
Hypocalcemia
This electrolyte imbalance can be caused by hyperaldosteronism
Hypernatremia
Hyponatermia
Hypermagnesemia
Hypomagnesemia
Alkalosis will often result in this electrolyte imbalance
Hypokalemia
Hypernatremia
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Muscle weakness, weak hand grips, inability to stand, and flaccid paralysis can result from this electrolyte imbalance.
Hypokalemia
Hyperkalemia
Hypernatermia
Hypocalcemia
The maximum recommended infusion rate for potassium is never to exceed:
20 mEq/hr
30 mEq/hr
20 lb/hr
3.5 mEq/hr
This diuretic would be prescribed for a patient with hypokalemia
Spironolactone
Furosemide
Bumetanide
This electrolyte imbalance rarely occurs in people with healthy, normal kidney function
Hyperkalemia
Hypokalemia
Hypercalcemia
Hyponatremia
Complete heart block, asystole, and V Fib are life threatening complications of this electrolyte imbalance.
Hyperkalemia
Hypokalemia
Hyponatremia
Hypocalcemia
Acidosis will often result in this electrolyte imbalance
Hyperkalemia
Hypokalemia
Hyponatremia
Hypomagnesemia
IV fluids of glucose/insulin may be given to help when a patient is experiencing this electrolyte imbalance
Hyperkalemia
Hypernatermia
Hypercalcemia
Hypermagnesemia
Hypoparathyroidism or the removal/destruction of the parathyroid glands can result in this electrolyte imbalance
Hypocalcemia
Hypercalcemia
Hypokalemia
Hyperkalemia
Frequent, painful spasms in the thigh, calf, or foot, while at rest or sleeping often occurs with this electrolyte imbalance
Hypocalcemia
Hypercalcemia
Hyponatremia
Hypermagnesemia
Tapping the face just below and in front of the ear to trigger facial twitching on one side of the mouth, nose, and cheek is done to search for this sign
Chvostek
Trousseau
Valsalva
The Henning Special
Inadequate intake of vitamin D will often lead to this electrolyte imbalance
Hypocalcemia
Hypercalcemia
Hyponatremia
Hypernatremia
Hyperparathyroidism will often result in this electrolyte imbalance
Hypercalcemia
Hypocalcemia
Hypokalemia
Hyperkalemia
This electrolyte imbalance allows blood clots to form more easily when blood flow is slow or impaired
Hypercalcemia
Hypocalcemia
Hypokalemia
Hyponatremia
Calcitonin may be administered to help with this electrolyte imbalance
Hypercalcemia
Hypocalcemia
Hypermagnesemia
Hypernatremia
Alcoholism can often cause this electrolyte imbalance
Hypomagnesemia
Hypermagnesemia
Hypotension
Hypoactive
Bradycardia, peripheral vasodilation, sever hypotension with a lowered diastolic pressure, and possible cardiac arrest are potential complications of this electrolyte imbalance.
Hypermagnesemia
Hyponatermia
Hypomagnesemia
Hypernatremia
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