Point of Care Electrolytes Quiz: Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, Bicarbonate ion, Ionized Calcium
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What is the primary function of ionized calcium (iCa2+) in the body?

  • Transmit nerve impulses
  • Maintain osmotic pressure
  • Regulate blood pH
  • Muscular contraction, cardiac function, and blood clotting (correct)

    • Which electrolyte imbalance is characterized by low levels of sodium and high levels of potassium?

  • Hyponatremia and hyperkalemia (correct)
  • Hypernatremia and hypokalemia
  • Hyponatremia and hypokalemia
  • Hypernatremia and hyperkalemia

    • Which of the following is NOT a common test that can be analyzed using a POCT multi-test panel instrument?

  • Cardiac Troponin T and I (correct)
  • Hemoglobin
  • Blood gases
  • Electrolytes

    • What is the primary function of electrolytes in the body?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the most plentiful electrolyte in the blood?

    <p>Sodium (Na+)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following electrolyte imbalances is characterized by low levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) and low levels of hydrogen ions (H+)?

    <p>Hyperventilation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the primary function of calcium in the body?

    <p>Maintaining bone structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which electrolyte imbalance can lead to muscle cramps, fatigue, and irregular heartbeat?

    <p>Hypokalemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of using a POCT Cardiac Troponin T and I test?

    <p>To detect the presence of a heart attack or myocardial infarction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of a POCT Multi-Test-Panel instrument?

    <p>To provide a comprehensive assessment of the patient's overall health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following electrolytes is responsible for regulating the fluid balance in the body?

    <p>Sodium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of electrolytes in the body?

    <p>To facilitate the transmission of electrical signals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of test is best suited for detecting a specific drug or screening for up to 30 drugs?

    <p>Special Procedures – Drug Screening</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What sophisticated instrumentation is used when testing for drugs in blood samples?

    <p>Liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry (LC/MS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which element is typically measured in very small amounts (μg or ng) and can leach into the specimen from glass, plastic, or stopper material?

    <p>Mercury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are other names for Point of Care Testing (POCT), which is also known as alternative site testing?

    <p>Bedside Testing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of tube must be used to prevent falsely elevated results when testing for trace elements like aluminum, arsenic, and copper?

    <p>Royal blue tube</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of test helps physicians diagnose and treat diseases by detecting genetic variations?

    <p><strong>Special Procedures – Genetic tests</strong></p> Signup and view all the answers

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