Acid-Base And Electrolyte Balance Flashcards
1
Q
Hypoventilation is what in ABG?
A
Respiratory acidosis
2
Q
Respiratory acidosis causes
A
COPD, overdose of sedatives, or myasthenia gravis
3
Q
Respiratory alkalosis causes
A
Sepsis, fever, hyperventilation essentially
4
Q
Metabolic acidosis signs?
A
Vomiting, diuretic use
5
Q
Metabolic acidosis signs?
A
Tachypnea, confusion, hypotension
6
Q
HCO3 (bicarbonate) normal range?
A
22-26
7
Q
PACO2 ranges?
A
35-45
8
Q
If PaCO2 and HCO3 move in the same direction, the disorder is?
A
Metabolic
9
Q
If PaCO2 and pH move in the same direction, the disorder is?
A
Metabolic
10
Q
Sodium normal values
A
135-145
11
Q
Potassium normal range
A
3.5-5
12
Q
Calcium normal range
A
8.5-10.5
13
Q
Magnesium normal range
A
1.5-2.5
