Acid/Base

Question 1

Step 1

Answer 1

pH high or low- acidosis or alkalosis?

Question 2

Step 2

Answer 2

Which variable matches the A/B disorder?

Question 3

Step 3

Answer 3

Secure the primary cause

Question 4

Step 4

Answer 4

Is there a significant (>5mM)

Question 5

Step 5

Answer 5

Is it chronic or acute?

Question 6

High CO2 with acidosis?

Answer 6

CO2 disturbance is the primary cause (respiratory)

Question 7

High HCO3 with alkalosis?

Answer 7

HCO3 disturbance is primary cause (metabolic)

Question 8

High CO2 with alkalosis?

Answer 8

CO2 is not the primary cause but respiratory compensation

Question 9

High HCO3 with acidosis

Answer 9

HCO3 is not the primary cause but metabolic compensation

Question 10

Cause of metabolic acidosis?

Answer 10

DKA

Question 11

Cause of metabolic alkalosis?

Answer 11

Prolonged vomiting

Question 12

Cause of acute respiratory acidosis?

Answer 12

7% CO2

Question 13

Cause of chronic respiratory acidosis?

Answer 13

emphysema

Question 14

Cause of acute respiratory alkalosis?

Answer 14

hyperventilation

Question 15

Cause of chronic respiratory alkalosis?

Answer 15

Prolonged high altitude