acid base Flashcards
1
Q
name the changes in arterial blood gasses that occur with increased respiratory rate
A
pH increases, PaCO2 decreases
2
Q
interpret the following:
pH 7.28
PaCO2 31
HCO3 12
A
partially compensated metabolic acidosis
3
Q
what is a potential cause of metabolic acidosis?
A
diabetic ketoacidosis, lactic acidosis from shock, hyperchloremia, renal failure
