acid base Flashcards
1
Q
a pH of 7.49 would be considered _____
A
alkalosis
2
Q
what are some causes of metabolic alkalosis?
A
excessive vomiting
gastric suction
diuretic overuse
antacid overuse
Na/K loss or dehydration
3
Q
interpret the following:
pH 7.2
PaCO2 49
HCO3 23
A
uncompensated respiratory acidosis
4
Q
what is the effect of increased respiratory rate on pH?
A
decreases pH and becomes more acidotic
5
Q
interpret the following:
pH 7.36
PaCO2 31
HCO3 13
A
fully compensated metabolic acidosis