Acid Base Flashcards
1
Q
pH normal values
A
7.35-7.45
lower=acidic
higher= alkaline
2
Q
Co2 normal values
A
35-45
lower= alkaline
higher= acidic
3
Q
bicarb normal values
A
22-26
lowed acidic
higher alkaline
4
Q
ABG of respiratoy acidosis
A
acidic pH (low) and acidic Co2 (high)
with partial compensation, bicarb alkaline (high)
5
Q
causes of respiratoy acidosis
A
COPD, Collapsed lung, pulmonary edema, pneumonia, sedatives (morphine), hypoventilation
6
Q
treatment of respiratoy acidosis
A
little O2 (unless COPD), mechanical ventilation
w/ morphine overdose: narcan
7
Q
Respiratory alkolosis
A
pH up (alkaline) co2 down (alkaline)
with partial compensation: bicarb down (acidic)
8
Q
causes of respiratoy alkolosis
A
hypoxia, respiratoy distress, hyperventilation, altitude changes, anxiety, pneumonia, PE
