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

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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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