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What is the primary role of electrolytes in the body?
What is the primary role of electrolytes in the body?
- To regulate acid-base balance
- To maintain water balance and osmotic forces (correct)
- To provide energy for muscle contractions
- To facilitate cell-to-cell communication
Which electrolyte is the chief extracellular electrolyte and makes up 90% of the extracellular fluid?
Which electrolyte is the chief extracellular electrolyte and makes up 90% of the extracellular fluid?
- Chloride
- Sodium (correct)
- Potassium
- Calcium
What is the primary role of chloride, the major anion in the extracellular fluid?
What is the primary role of chloride, the major anion in the extracellular fluid?
- To regulate acid-base balance
- To facilitate muscle contractions
- To maintain normal balance of fluids (correct)
- To provide energy for cellular processes
Which of the following is the most common intravenous fluid used by EMS providers?
Which of the following is the most common intravenous fluid used by EMS providers?
What is the role of the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone system in electrolyte regulation?
What is the role of the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone system in electrolyte regulation?
Which of the following is the primary location of magnesium within the body?
Which of the following is the primary location of magnesium within the body?
What is the primary function of bicarbonate (HCO3-) in the body?
What is the primary function of bicarbonate (HCO3-) in the body?
Which of the following diseases or conditions can commonly affect electrolyte function?
Which of the following diseases or conditions can commonly affect electrolyte function?
What is the primary role of potassium in the body?
What is the primary role of potassium in the body?
Which of the following is NOT an EMS drug used to assist with increasing blood pressure?
Which of the following is NOT an EMS drug used to assist with increasing blood pressure?
Which of the following is a function of the sodium/potassium pump active transport system?
Which of the following is a function of the sodium/potassium pump active transport system?
What is the PRIMARY cause of dehydration?
What is the PRIMARY cause of dehydration?
What is the RECOMMENDED treatment for severe dehydration, according to the text?
What is the RECOMMENDED treatment for severe dehydration, according to the text?
What is the NORMAL range for serum sodium levels?
What is the NORMAL range for serum sodium levels?
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of hypernatremia (high serum sodium levels)?
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of hypernatremia (high serum sodium levels)?
What is the RECOMMENDED treatment for hypernatremia, according to the text?
What is the RECOMMENDED treatment for hypernatremia, according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of hyponatremia (low serum sodium levels)?
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of hyponatremia (low serum sodium levels)?
What is the NORMAL range for serum potassium levels?
What is the NORMAL range for serum potassium levels?
Which of the following is the PRIMARY function of aldosterone, according to the figure?
Which of the following is the PRIMARY function of aldosterone, according to the figure?
Which condition can cause Hyperkalemia with a serum level greater than 5.5 mEq/L?
Which condition can cause Hyperkalemia with a serum level greater than 5.5 mEq/L?
What is the primary treatment option for Hypokalemia with a serum level of 10 mEq/L?
What is the primary treatment option for Hypokalemia with a serum level of 10 mEq/L?
Which symptom is NOT commonly associated with Hypocalcemia when levels drop to 3.0 mEq/L?
Which symptom is NOT commonly associated with Hypocalcemia when levels drop to 3.0 mEq/L?
What is a potential cause of Hypokalemia?
What is a potential cause of Hypokalemia?
Which condition is NOT typically associated with Hyperkalemia?
Which condition is NOT typically associated with Hyperkalemia?
What is a common symptom of Hyperkalemia that requires close cardiac monitoring?
What is a common symptom of Hyperkalemia that requires close cardiac monitoring?
Which electrolyte disturbance is closely linked to causing muscle weakness?
Which electrolyte disturbance is closely linked to causing muscle weakness?
