Adult 1 Exam 1 BRCC Questions With
Complete Solutions
Hypovolemia Decreased blood volume, restless, drowsy, lethargy, confusion, postural
hypotension, wt loss, tachycardia, tachypnea, weak/dizzy, seizure, coma, decreased turgor/cap
refill/urine output. Caused by loss of body fluids, or fluid shift
Hypervolemia Headache, confusion, lethargy, edema, jugular vein distention, bounding
pulse, htn, dyspnea, crackles, pulmonary edema, muscle spasm, seizure, coma, caused by excess
intake, abnormal retention, and fluid shifts
Hypernatremia Elevated sodium, rarely symptomatic, AMS, agitation, restlessness,
confusion, lethargy, coma, postural hypotension, tachycardia, and weakness
Hyponatremia Low sodium, headache, irritability, difficulty concentrating, confusion,
vomiting, seizure, coma
Hyperkalemia High potassium, increased cell excitability, peak T waves, leg cramps,
diarrhea, muscle weakness
, Adult 1 Exam 1 BRCC Questions With
Complete Solutions
Hypokalemia Low potassium, skeletal muscle weakness, constipation, decreased airway
responsiveness,
Hypercalcemia High calcium, reduced excitability of muscles, fatigue, lethargy,
confusion, hallucinations, bone pain, polyuria
Hypocalemia Low calcium, sustained muscle contractions, positive
trousseau's/chovestek's sign, strider, dysphasia, parasthesia, numbness, tingling, prolong QT
waves
Phosphate 3.4-4.5
Calcium 8.6-10.3
Potassium 3.5-5.0
Sodium 135-145