Abnormal Acid-base Balance

Question 0

Causes of respiratory alkalosis - 2

Answer 0

Alveolar hyperventilation, sepsis, liver disease, fever

Question 1

Causes of respiratory acidosis - 2

Answer 1

Alveolar hypoventilation, COPD

Question 2

Causes of Metabolic Alkalosis -3

Answer 2

Ingestion of bicarbonate, steroids, diuretics, vomitting

Question 4

Signs and symptoms of metabolic acidosis - 3

Answer 4

Nausea and vomiting, coma, cardiac dysrhythmias

Question 5

Signs and symptoms of metabolic alkalosis - 2

Answer 5

Weakness, lethargy, early tetany

Question 6

Signs and symptoms of Respiratory Alkalosis - 3

Answer 6

Dizziness, syncope, early tetany, confusion, cramping

Question 7

Signs and symptoms of respiratory acidosis (early and late) - 2 each

Answer 7

Early- anxiety, restlessness, dyspnea, HA

Late- confusion, coma

Question 8

Causes of Metabolic Acidosis - 3

Answer 8

Prolonged diarrhea, increased acids (diabetic, lactic, alcohol, starvation)