electrolyte

Which statement regarding electrolyte movement from one compartment to another should the nursing student include in a class presentation?

"The movement of electrolytes is necessary to preserve their distribution." Electrolyte distribution is part of electrolyte homeostasis. Physiological distribution of electrolytes is necessary for cells, and thus the organ systems, to function normally.

The student nurse is preparing a presentation regarding the sodium-potassium pump. Which statement should the student include in the presentation?

ATP is required for the sodium-potassium pump to move sodium and potassium ions." ATP is required for the active transport process. The sodium-potassium pump is a type of active transport process and requires ATP to move sodium and potassium ions. "This pump moves sodium out of the cell and potassium into the cell." The sodium-potassium pump moves sodium out of the cell and potassium into the cell."This pump moves three sodium ions for every two potassium ions." The sodium-potassium pump is an example of active transport, which moves three sodium ions for every two potassium ions.

Which component is necessary for active transport of electrolytes to occur?

Adenosine triphosphate, or ATP, is a necessary energy source for active transport of electrolytes to occur.

The nurse is providing education to a patient who is diagnosed with osteoporosis who asks' " is there anything I can take over the counter to treat this condition?" which supplements should the nurse include in the response?

Calcium Calcium provides the building blocks for bones and teeth. Therefore, this should be included in the teaching session with the patient. Magnesium Magnesium helps maintain blood calcium levels and is incorporated into bone structure. If the patient does not have much dietary magnesium intake and has normal renal function, this could be included in the teaching session.

which statement is true about the regulation of electrolytes?

Calcium is regulated by the parathyroid hormone. Calcitonin moves calcium out of bone, when needed, and decreases calcium excretion.

The nursing student is presenting information related to the movement of electrolytes to fellow classmates. Which process should the nursing student state as moving electolytes within a body compartment by random movements?

Diffusion moves electrolytes within a body compartment by random movements.

The nurse is providing care to a patient with decreased levels of serum potassium caused by excessive hormone action that shifts potassium into cells. Which hormone should the nurse expect to be elevated in the laboratory report?

Insulin Insulin moves potassium into cells. Excessive insulin can decrease serum potassium levels.

Diffusion

Movement of molecules from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration.

which electrolyte may require the use of insulin for regulation and homeostasis?

Potassium Insulin moves potassium into cells.

Which serum electrolyte value in a patient should the nurse interpret as within normal limits?

Potassium: 4 mEq/L

which serum electrolyte value in a patient should the nurse interpret was with in normal limits

Potassium: 4 mEq/L The normal range of serum potassium is 3.5 to 5 mEq/L. This potassium level is within normal limits.

The nurse is monitoring serum electrolyte levels for a patient who was admitted to the emergency department with dehydration. Which data should the nurse report to the primary care provider as abnormal?

Serum Na+ of 150 mEq/L Serum K+ of 5.2 mEq/L Serum PO4 3- 2.9 mEq/L

normal electrolyte range

Sodium (Na+) 135-145 mEq/L Potassium (K+) 3.5-5 mEq/L Calcium (Ca2+) 8.5-10.5 mg/dL or 4-5 mEq/L Magnesium (Mg2+) 1.3-2.1 mEq/L Phosphate (PO43 −) 1.7-2.6 mEq/L

which statements regarding the sodium-potassium pump are true?

The pump moves sodium out of the cells and potassium into the cells. The sodium-potassium pump moves sodium out of the cells and potassium into the cells. This is a true statement. This pump is an example of active transport. The sodium-potassium pump is an example of active transport. This is a true statement. The pump moves three sodium ions for every two potassium ions. The sodium-potassium pump moves three sodium ions for every two potassium ions. This is a true statement.

Which is the reason for the movement of electrolytes from one compartment to another compartment in the body?

To preserve electrolyte distribution Electrolyte distribution is part of electrolyte homeostasis. Physiological distribution of electrolytes is necessary for cells, and thus the organ systems, to function normally.

Active transport

requires energy in the form of Adenosine triphosphate or ATP. This energy helps move electrolytes across cell membranes against the concentration gradient. This means that electrolytes move from areas of lower concentration to areas of higher concentration.

facilitated diffusion

the transport of substances through a cell membrane along a concentration gradient with the aid of carrier proteins. Does not require the use of energy since it is considered a passive process

which elements should the nurse include when providing patient teaching regarding the primary functions of electrolytes within the body?

transmitting nerve impulses, regulating acid-base balance, Altering the action potential of nerve fibers, Maintaining fluid osmolality