Abnormal Labs And The Ems Provider
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- 1.The three main enzymes found in the heart are:
- A.
Sodium, potassium, calcium
- B.
Calcium, magnesium, potassium
- C.
Sodium, magnesium, potassium
- D.
Sodium, calcium, magnesium
- 2.Sodium is a major _____ in the extracellular fluid.
- A.
Ion
- B.
Cation
- 3.Normal adult sodium levels are:
- A.
135-145
- B.
135-125
- C.
125- 115
- D.
115-110
- 4.Clinical findings with decreased levels of sodium include:
- 5.Four (4) clinical findings associated with elevated sodium levels are:
- 6.Potassium is a mineral that the body needs to work normally. It helps_______ and ________ communicate
- 7.Normal potassium levels for an adult is:
- A.
3.5-5.0 mEq/L
- B.
3.0-5.0 mEq/L
- C.
3.5-5.5 mEq/L
- D.
3.0-5.5 mEq/L
- 8.A very low potassium level (less than ____ mmol/L) can be life threatening and requires urgent medical attention.
- 9.Low potassium (hypokalemia) has many causes. The most common cause of low potassium is excessive potassium loss in_____ or from the ________.
- 10.The most common cause of genuinely high potassium (hyperkalemia) is related to your kidneys, such as: ________ and _______.
- 11.Hyperkalemia is a serious and potentially life threatening disorder. It can cause:
- 12.Potassium goes ____ in acidosis
- 13.In the human body calcium is found most abundtly in the _____ and _______.
- 14.Patients with elevated calcium levels should be monitored for signs of :
- 15.Normal calcium levels in an adult are
- A.
4.5-5.5 mEq/L
- B.
4.0-5.0 mEq/L
- C.
3.5-4.5 mEq/L
- D.
4.0-5.0 mEq/L
- 16.Patient's with decreased levels of calcium should be monitored for signs of tetany which include _______ and ________.
- 17.Monitor the pulse regularly if the patient is receiving a _______ and ________.
- 18.Monitor the ECG during hypocalcemia for prolonged _____ and lengthened ______.
- 19.Troponin is specific to the ______, even slight elevations may indicate some degree of damage to the ____.
- 20.Troponin values remain high for _____ to ____ weeks after a heart attack.
- 21.Urea is formed as an end product of protein metabolism and is excreted by the _____ .
- 22.Normal BUN levels for an adult are:
- A.
5-25 mg/dL
- B.
2-15 mg/dL
- C.
5-20 mg/dL
- D.
2-25 mg/dL
- 23.An elevated BUN level could be an indication of _______, _______, or ________.
- 24.A low BUN value usually indicates ________.
- 25.Clinical presentations of elevated BUN levels may include _______, _______, ______ which can all be indicators for dehydration and if severe enough could lead to shock.
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