NCLEX-PN® NCLEX-PN Fundamentals Electrolytes Exam Prep.

Electrolytes Flashcards Review the most causes, signs & symptoms, and interventions of electrolyte imbalances. Study These Flashcards 1 Q What major complications can occur with fluid and electrolyte imbalances? (Immediate Complication) A Severe fluid and electrolyte imbalances can cause life-threatening complications such as: dysrhythmias seizures respiratory depression coma 2 Q What main organ controls fluid and electrolyte balance? A The kidneys. 3 Q What are the normal lab values for each electrolyte? Na K Cl Mg Ca Phos A Na: 135 - 145 K: 3.5 - 5 Cl: 98 - 106 Mg: 1.6 - 2.6 Ca: 8.5 - 10.5 Phos: 2.6 - 4.5 ​It’s fine if you have slightly different values memorized. 4 Q Complete the sentence: Electrolytes are important for _____ and ______ function. A Electrolytes are important for nerve and muscle function. Electrolytes affect all the systems! 5 Q Dehydration causes which electrolyte imbalances? A Dehydration causes electrolyte levels to increase especially: hypernatremia and hyperkalemia hypercalcemia, hypermagnesemia, and hyperphosphatemia can also occur There is hemoconcentration of the electrolytes causing the levels to look elevated.