What is homeostasis?

To maintain homeostasis

All body systems and processes are regulated by

The pH value represents the amount of hydrogen ions in the blood.  Which of the following statements is true about pH?

The acid-base balance in the blood are affected by both chemical buffering and secondary responses that occur when the change is not effectively managed by the chemical changes.

Hypernatremia is any sodium level over 145 mEq/L.  Which of the following statements is false about hypernatremia?

Hyponatremia is typically treated with diuretic medications, fluid restrictions and intravenous sodium.

Potassium is primarily an intracellular electrolyte that works to facilitate electrical impulses needed for muscular contraction, and it is also crucial to normal brain function. Thus, we would expect to find which of the following as a symptom of hyperkalemia?

Hypokalemia is a potassium level below 3.7 mEq/L.  Which of the following is false about the patient with hypokalemia?

What are the symptoms of hypercalcemia?

Which statement is false about hypocalcemia?

Magnesium is integral to activities of the brain neurons, activities of enzymes in the body, skeletal muscle contraction and respiratory smooth muscle relaxation.

Magnesium is involved in the metabolism of calcium, sodium and potassium, and so it is vital that it is considered when there is an aberration of these electrolytes.

Hypomagnesia can result from which of the following conditions?

The signs and symptoms of hypermagnesia include all of the following, except

Phosphate is integral to the building and repair of bones and teeth, to nerve function, and to muscle contraction, and it works in conjunction with calcium in a feedback loop. Which of the following statements is false about Phosphate?

Chloride helps in oxygen transport in the body.   Which of the following is true about the electrolyte chloride?

Symptoms such as weakness, vomiting and cardiac arrhythmias may be the result of aberrations in multiple electrolyte levels, and so it is important that a thorough nursing assessment is completed, including a history and physical, and that a provider is contacted.

Calcium aberrations should be addressed concurrently with magnesium levels or most often neither will respond to treatment.

Which of the following statements are true about hypercalcemia?