Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Test #4 > Acid-base > Flashcards

Acid-base Flashcards

1
Q

Ion

A

A chemical compound that has a negative or positive charge acation is positively charged, and an anion is negatively charged

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Hydrogen ion

A

When an acid is mixed with water, it does associates into a negatively charged ion and a hydrogen ion a hydrogen ion is a hydrogen atom that has lost one electron, so only the nucleus, and it’s single proton remain

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Acid

A

A chemical compound that dissociate to a hydrogen ion and a negatively charged ion mixed with water

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Base

A

A chemical compound that dissociate into hydrogen ions and a positively charged ion when mixed with water

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

PH scale

A

A linear scale from 0 to 14 that is a measure of hydrogen ion concentration

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What are two buffering systems?

A

The lungs and kidneys

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

It only takes________ for chemical buffers in the blood to make adjustments to pH

A

Takes only seconds

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

The respiratory tract can adjust the blood pH_____ play fun by exhaling CO2 from the body

A

Upwards in minutes

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

The renal system can adjust blood pH through the expression of hydrogen ions and the conservation of bio carbonate but this process________

A

Hours to days to have an effect

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Bio carbonate buffer

A

Active an extra cellular fluid ECF, an intracellular fluid ICF

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Acidosis (metabolic and respiratory) symptoms are indicative of

A

Depression of the central nervous system CNS

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Alkalosis(metabolic and respiratory)

A

Symptoms are indicative of increased stimulation of the central nervous system CNS

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Hyperventilation

A

Blow out CO2

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Hypoventilation

A

Retain CO2

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

An acid

A

A substance that contains hydrogen ions, which can be released

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Base

A

Substance that can accept hydrogen ions

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

What laboratory test we used to determine acid base balance in our patients

A

Arterial blood gases (ABG)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

Metabolic

A

Changes brought about by systemic alterations(cellular level)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

Respiratory

A

Changes brought about by respiratory alterations

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

What is acidosis?

A

Acidosis is when the pH falls below 7.35.
You will see either an increase in blood carbonic acid, or a decrease in bicarbonate

21
Q

What is alkalosis?

A

It causes the pH to be greater than 7.45.
You will see either an increase in bio carbonate or decrease in carbonic acid

22
Q

Respiratory acidosis

A

Retention of CO2, which causes the blood to become acidic
The buildup of CO2 in the blood is caused by Bradypena (slow respirations)
The response is slow
Azzzzzidosis 😴😴😴

23
Q

What’s respiratory alkalosis

A

Problems with the alveolar sack. Gas exchange happens in that location.
Increases exhaling of CO2
The PH level rises above, 7.45.
It causes hyperventilation
Problem = excess blowing off of CO2
Result= decreasing carbonic acid and increase in HCO3
Response: kidneys, excrete, excess bio carbonate

24
Q

What is metabolic acidosis?

A

It is too much acid buildup
Causes are high, and Norm anion gap
Renal failure and kidney issues can cause this
Hyperventilation occur as the body tries to rid itself of CO2. The patient will be weak, confused, you will notice cardiac changes, as well as nausea and vomiting.(renal failure, diarrhea.)

25
Q

What is metabolic alkalosis?

A

Bio carbonate excess
Most common causes are vomiting, gastric suctionin (NG tube)
Abuse of antacids
The issues too much base
The response, the lungs, compensate by hypoventilating
Goal is to increase acid level in the blood

26
Q

What are causes of respiratory acidosis?

A

Head injuries
Oversedation
Obstructive, pulmonary disease
Atelectasis: total or partial lung collapse
Thoracic trauma
Myasthenia gravis

27
Q

Causes of respiratory alkalosis

A

Hyperventilation
CNS infection
salicylate poisoning
Pulmonary emboli
Heart failure

28
Q

Causes of metabolic acidosis

A

Diabetic ketoacidosis
Starvation
Shock, resulting in lactic acidosis
Severe diarrhea
Renal failure
Salicylate poisoning

29
Q

Causes of metabolic alkalosis

A

Diuretic therapy
Prolonged nasogastric suctioning
Excessive vomiting
Prolonged steroid therapy
Excessive intake of bicarbonate
Hypokalemia

30
Q

Patients at risk

A

> pulmonary, renal, CV disease
fever, sepsis, burns
TPN, tube feedings
mechanical ventilation
diabetes (insulin-dependent)
vomiting, diarrhea, enteric drainage
elderly (limited ability to compensate)

31
Q

Respiratory acidosis (breathing)

A

Variable, usually shallow/rapid

32
Q

Respiratory alkalosis

A

Increased rate, depth

33
Q

Metabolic acidosis

A

“Air hunger” deep/rapid (kussmauls) resp
Is a kidney problem where there is too much hydrogen and two little bicarb (HCO3)

34
Q

Salicylate poisoning

A

Vomiting,Tinnitus (ringing in ear), confusion, hyperthermia, respiratory, alkalosis, metabolic acidosis, and multiple organ failure

35
Q

What does the skin look like with respiratory acidosis?

A

The skin will be pale to cyanotic

36
Q

What will the skin look like during metabolic acidosis?

A

Warm, dry, pink

37
Q

Kussmaul breathing

A

Slow and deep

38
Q

What does fontanels are sunken mean

A

Dehydrated

39
Q

Respiratory acidosis signs and symptoms

A

Low blood pressure
Low respiration rate
High heart rate
Restlessness
Confusion
Headache
Sleepy /coma

40
Q

Respiratory alkalosis signs and symptoms

A

Respiratory rate greater than 20 breaths per minute
High heart rate
Confused and tired
Tetany (involuntary muscle spasms)
EKG changes
(+) chvostek’s sign (twitching of the facial muscles when tapping the facial nerve in response to hypocalcemia)

41
Q

Metabolic acidosis signs and symptoms

A

High respiratory rate
Hyperkalemia (muscle twitching, weakness, arrhythmias)
Low blood pressure
Confusing
Causes:
Severe diarrhea
Malnutrition
Diabetic keto acidosis
Acute/chronic kidney injury

42
Q

Metabolic alkalosis signs and symptoms

A

Low respiratory rate
Low potassium
Dysrhythmias
Muscle cramps/weakness
Vomiting
Tetany (involuntary muscle spasms)
Tremors
EKG changes
Causes: too many antacids
Diuretics
Excessive vomiting
Hyperaldosteronism

43
Q

Metabolic alkalosis

A

Kidney problem there’s too much bicarb (HCO3) into a little hydrogen

44
Q

How do the lungs compensate during metabolic acidosis?

A

The lungs will blow off CO2

45
Q

How are the lengths compensate during metabolic alkalosis?

A

The lungs will retain CO2

46
Q

Respiratory acidosis

A

Lung problem: the lungs are retaining too much carbon dioxide(CO2)

47
Q

Respiratory alkalosis

A

Lung problem: the lungs are losing too much carbon dioxide(CO2)

48
Q

How do the kid needs compensate during respiratory acidosis?

A

The kidneys, compensate by excreting excess hydrogen and retaining bicarb(HCO3)

49
Q

How do the kidneys compensate during respiratory alkalosis?

A

The kidneys excrete excess bicarb (HCO3) and retain hydrogen

Test #4 (6 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2025 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions