FCCN level 1 Exam With Complete Solutions.

,FCCN level 1 Exam With Complete Solutions.




135-145 - (ANSWER)normal sodium levels



3.5-5 - (ANSWER)normal potassium levels



8.5-10.5 - (ANSWER)normal calcium levels



1.7-2.2 - (ANSWER)normal magnesium levels



2.5-4.5 - (ANSWER)normal phosphorus levels



hyponatremia - (ANSWER)this electrolyte abnormality results in lethargy, n/v, lethargy, and abdominal
cramping; if extremely low- risk for seizures with correction



hypernatremia - (ANSWER)this electrolyte abnormality results in disorientation, thirst, and weakness



sodium - (ANSWER)these electrolyte abnormalities need to be corrected slowly



hyperkalemia - (ANSWER)this electrolyte abnormality results in flaccid muscle paralysis, paresthesias
of face, tongue, feet and hands, and ventricular arrhythmias



hypokalemia - (ANSWER)this electrolyte abnormality results in arrhythmias, impaired urine-
concentrating ability, and hyperglycemia



hyperkalemia - (ANSWER)tall peaked T waves is a sign of what



hypokalemia - (ANSWER)flat t waves is an early sign of what

,hypokalemia - (ANSWER)u waves are a late sign of what



hypokalemia - (ANSWER)this electrolyte abnormality increases risk for digoxin toxicity



hypocalcemia - (ANSWER)this electrolyte abnormality results in muscle cramps, tremors, twitching,
and hyperactive deep-tendon reflexes.



Trousseau's sign - (ANSWER)arm/carpal spasm associated with hypocalcemia



Chvostek's sign - (ANSWER)Cheek, facial spasm when Cheek is tapped associates with hypocalcemia



Hypocalcemia - (ANSWER)a prolonged QT interval is a sign of what electrolyte abnormality



hypercalcemia - (ANSWER)this electrolyte abnormality results in muscle weakness, arrhythmias or
heart block, and decreased deep tendon reflex.



loop diuretics - (ANSWER)this medication is sometimes given to promote calcium removal in severe
hypercalcemia



corticosteroids - (ANSWER)this medication is sometimes given to decrease absorption of calcium in GI
tract



phosphates - (ANSWER)this medication is sometimes given to decrease breakdown of bones in
hypercalcemia



hypomagnesemia - (ANSWER)this electrolyte abnormality results in muscle weakness, twitching,
cramps, and arrhythmias



hypomagnesemia - (ANSWER)prolonged QT and PR intervals and/or depressed ST segment is a sign of
what

, hypermagnesemia - (ANSWER)this electrolyte abnormality results in facial flushing, hypotension, and
respiratory depression



magnesium - (ANSWER)this electrolyte effects the absorption of other electrolytes



digoxin toxicity - (ANSWER)N/V, bradycardia, AV block, and yellow tinged vision is a sign of what



Hypophosphatemia - (ANSWER)this electrolyte abnormality results in decreased hand strength,
difficulty speaking, and mental changes



hyperphosphatemia - (ANSWER)this electrolyte abnormality results in renal failure, and tetany
(tingling of fingertips and around mouth, and muscle spasm)



hypercalcemia - (ANSWER)hypophosphatemia is oftentimes associated with



magnesium potassium phosphorus and calcium - (ANSWER)what is the order of electrolyte
replacement



SpO2 - (ANSWER)this assesses oxygenation



pCO2 - (ANSWER)this assesses ventilation



70-105 - (ANSWER)normal MAP



high afterload - (ANSWER)hypothermia, hypovolemia, and cardiac shock can result in what



low afterload - (ANSWER)sepsis and neurogenic shock can result in what



digoxin epinephrine and dobutamine - (ANSWER)examples of positive inotropes