NR 341 Unit 1 Advanced Critical Care Nursing & Acid-Base Balance Exam Study Guide | Electrolyte Imbalances (Hypokalemia, Hyperkalemia, Hyponatremia, Hypernatremia, Hypocalcemia, Hypercalcemia, Hypomagnesemia, Hypermagnesemia) Clinical Manifestations & Car

NR 341 Unit 1 Advanced Critical Care Nursing & Acid-Base Balance Exam Study Guide | Electrolyte Imbalances (Hypokalemia, Hyperkalemia, Hyponatremia, Hypernatremia, Hypocalcemia, Hypercalcemia, Hypomagnesemia, Hypermagnesemia) Clinical Manifestations & Cardiac Dysrhythmias, Tall Peaked T Waves & Prolonged QT Recognition, ABG Interpretation & Acid-Base Disorders (Respiratory Acidosis, Respiratory Alkalosis, Metabolic Acidosis, Metabolic Alkalosis, Compensated Acid-Base Imbalances), Pulmonary Embolism Risk Factors (Oral Contraceptives & Smoking), Hypoxia Emergency Oxygen Therapy, Standard Precautions & PPE for Bloodborne Pathogens, Airborne Isolation for Tuberculosis, Droplet Precautions for Influenza & Meningitis, Contact Precautions for MRSA & C-Diff, Critical Care Unit (ICU/CCU) Patient Management, Rapid Response Team Activation & Early Clinical Deterioration Recognition Exam Questions Verified and Provided with Complete A+ Graded Rationales Latest Updated 2026 What are s/s of hypokalemia? Shallow breathing Hyporeflexia, weakness Thready weak pulse, dysrhythmias, orthostatic hypotension AMS, lethargy Hypoactive bowel sounds, constipation, N/V What are s/s of hyperkalemia? Bradycardia, hypotension, tall peaked T waves, prolonged PR interval, wide QRS, asystole, Vfib Paresthesia, weakness Diarrhea, spastic colon, hyperactive bowel sounds What are s/s of hyponatremia? Ceerebral edema, increased ICP, weakness N/V/D, cramps Hypovolemia, weak thready pulse, tachycardia, hypotension, dizziness, hypervolemia, bounding pulse, hypertension What are s/s of hypernatremia? Lethargy, irritability, confusion, drowsy, stupor Twitching, decreased DTR, muscle weakness Hypovolemia, hypotension, hypervolemia, bounding pulse, hypertension What are s/s of hypocalcemia? Paresthesia's, tetany Irregular heartbeat, hypotension, prolonged ST, prolonged QT Hyperactive bowel sounds, diarrhea Osteoporosis Chvostek's sign, Trousseaus sign What are the s/s of hypercalemia? Weakness, decreased DTR, altered LOC Bradycardia, cyanosis, shortened QT, increased DVT Decreased peristalsis, constipation, N/V, hypoactive bowel sounds, abdominal pain