Acid-Base Flashcards
1
Q
pH <7
A
acid
2
Q
pH>7
A
base
3
Q
Optimal pH of blood
A
7.35-7.45
4
Q
Death can occur between:
A
<6.8 or >7.8
5
Q
Respiratory acidosis
A
Low pH
High pCO2
6
Q
Respiratory alkalosis
A
High pH
Low pCO2
7
Q
Metabolic acidosis
A
Low pH
Low HCO3
8
Q
Metabolic alkalosis
A
High pH
High HCO3
9
Q
HCO3 =
A
Metabolic
10
Q
CO2 =
A
Respiratory
11
Q
Normal HCO3
A
22-26mEq/L
12
Q
Lower HCO3
A
acidosis
13
Q
Higher HCO3
A
alkalosis
14
Q
Normal PCO2
A
35-45mmHg
15
Q
Lower pCO2
A
alkalosis
