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Acid-Base Balance Flashcards

1
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substance that releases hydrogen ions (H+)

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Acid

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have a low hydrogen ion concentration and can accept hydrogen ions in solution.

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Bases (Alkalis)

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the relative acidity or alkalinity of a solution

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pH

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4
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reflects the hydrogen ion concentration of the solution (inversely proportional)

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pH

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5
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normal pH

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7.35-7.45

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6
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prevent excessive changes in pH by removing or releasing hydrogen ions

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buffers

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7
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Major buffer systems in the ECF:

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  • Bicarbonate (HCO3-)
  • Carbonic acid (H2CO3)
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8
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acid buffer; opponent of acids

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Bicarbonate (HCO3-)

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9
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weak acid

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Carbonic acid (H2CO3)

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TO ACHIEVE NORMAL pH

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1 part Carbonic Acid (1.2 mEq/L) : 20 parts bicarbonate (24
mEq/L)

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11
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adding a strong acid in the ECF, depleting the bicarbonate and lowering the pH levels

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ACIDOSIS

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12
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adding a strong base to the ECF, depleting carbonic acid as it combines with the base, increasing the pH levels.

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ALKALOSIS

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The lungs help regulate acid-base balance by eliminating or retaining Carbon Dioxide (CO2), a potential acid

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RESPIRATORY REGULATION

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Carbon Dioxide (CO2) + Water (H2O) =

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Carbonic acid (H2CO3)

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The lungs help regulate acid-base balance by ________________________________, a potential acid.

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eliminating or retaining Carbon Dioxide (CO2)

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16
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respiration rate and depth increases, exhaling CO2 and decreasing carbonic acid levels

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High Carbonic acid (H2CO3) and CO2 levels

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17
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the respiration rate and dept are reduced, retaining CO2 and increasing carbonic acid levels

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High Bicarbonate (HCO3-) levels

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18
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are the ultimate long-term regulator of acidbase balance, although slower to respond to changes

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Kidneys

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19
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regulate pH by reabsorbing and regenerating bicarbonate and hydrogen ions

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Kidneys

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20
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Hydrogen ion (H+) + Bicarbonate (HCO3-) =

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Carbonic acid (H2CO3)

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21
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kidneys reabsorb and regenerate bicarbonate and excrete hydrogen ions ○ H2CO3&raquo_space; H+ (excreted) and HCO3- (retained)

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High H+ ions (acidic)

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22
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excess bicarbonate is excreted and H+ ion is retained ○ H2CO3&raquo_space; H+ (retained) and HCO3- (excreted)

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Low H+ ions (alkalosis)

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23
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FACTORS AFFECTING BODY FLUID, ELECTROLYTES, AND ACID-BASE BALANCE:

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◎ Age
◎ Gender and Body Size
◎ Environmental Temperature
◎ Lifestyle

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Two basic types of Fluid Imbalances

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Isotonic and Osmolar

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25
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water and electrolytes are lost or gained in equal proportions

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Isotonic

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26
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loss or gain of only water, so that the osmolality of the serum is altered (electrolytes are concentrated)

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Osmolar

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Four Categories of Fluid Imbalances

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◎ Fluid Volume Deficit
◎ Fluid Volume Excess
◎ Dehydration (hyperosmolar imbalance)
◎ Overhydration (hypo-osmolar imbalance)

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28
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The body loses both water and electrolytes from the ECF (intravascular compartment) in similar proportions

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Fluid Volume Deficit (FVD)

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29
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The body loses both water and electrolytes from the ECF (intravascular compartment) in similar proportions, so it often is called ______________________

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hypovolemia

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30
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Causes of Fluid Volume Deficit (FV):

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○ Abnormal losses through the skin, GI tract, kidney
○ Movement of fluid in a third space (area that deems the fluid unavailable for us)

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31
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The body retains both water and sodium in similar proportions to normal ECF

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Fluid Volume Excess (FVE)

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32
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The body retains both water and sodium in similar proportions to normal ECF, often called ___________________________

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hypervolemia

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33
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Causes of Fluid Volume Excess (FVE):

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○ Increased intake of NaCl (sodium level is still normal, since both water and sodium are equally retained)
○ Infusion of sodium-containing fluids rapidly
○ Disease processes (heart failure, kidney failure, liver cirrhosis)

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34
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excess interstitial fluid

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Edema

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35
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leaves a small depression or pit after finger pressure is applied

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Pitting Edema

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36
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Water is lost from the body, leaving the client with excess sodium

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Dehydration (Hyperosmolar imbalance)

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37
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Sodium levels are increased

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Dehydration (Hyperosmolar imbalance)

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38
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Cells are dehydrated/shrunk

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Dehydration (Hyperosmolar imbalance)

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39
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Causes of Dehydration (Hyperosmolar imbalance)

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○ Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
○ Osmotic diuresis
○ Administration of hypertonic solutions

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40
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Water is gained in excess of electrolytes, resulting in low serum osmolality and low serum Na+ levels

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Overhydration (hypo-osmolar imbalance)

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41
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Cells are swollen

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Overhydration (hypo-osmolar imbalance)

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42
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Can lead to cerebral edema and impaired neurologic function

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Overhydration (hypo-osmolar imbalance)

43
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Causes of Overhydration (hypo-osmolar imbalance)

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○ Syndrome of Inappropriate Anti-Diuretic Hormone (SIADH)
○ Head Injury

44
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ELECTROLYTE IMBALANCES: SODIUM

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Hyponatremia
Hypernatremia

45
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  • Less than 135 mEq/L
  • Severe cases: <110 mEq/L
  • Can lead to neurological damage (cerebral edema) due to low serum osmolality
  • Causes: burns, GI losses, diuretics, head injury
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Hyponatremia

46
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  • Higher than 145 mEq/L
  • Cells are dehydrated
  • Primary manifestations are neurological in nature
  • Causes: water deprivation, diabetes insipidus, excessive use of NaCl
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Hypernatremia

47
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ELECTROLYTE IMBALANCES: POTASSIUM

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Hypokalemia and Hyperkalemia

48
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  • Less than 3.5 mEq/L
  • Causes:
    GI losses (vomiting, diarrhea)
    Potassium-wasting diuretics
    Poor intake of Potassium
  • S/Sx: muscle weakness, lethargy, cardiac dysrhythmias
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Hypokalemia

49
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  • More than 4.5 mEq/L
  • More dangerous than hypokalemia – can lead to cardiac arrest
  • Causes:
    1. Renal Failure
    2. High Potassium Intake
    3. Burns
  • S/Sx: confusion, muscle weakness, bradycardia, irregular pulse, numbness in extremities
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Hyperkalemia

50
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ELECTROLYTE IMBALANCES: CALCIUM

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Hypocalcemia and Hypercalcemia

51
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  • Total calcium: >10.5 mg/dL
  • Ionized calcium: >5 mg/dL
    Calcium is mobilized from the skeleton due to malignancy or prolonged immobilization
    S/Sx: depressed DTR, cardiac dysrhythmias, hypercalciuria, flank pain secondary to urinary calculi
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Hypercalcemia

51
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  • Total calcium: <8.5 mg/dL
  • Ionized calcium: <4 mg/dL
  • SEVERE HYPOCALCEMIA CAN CAUSE TETANY WITH MUSCLE SPASMS AND PARESTHESIAS AND CAN LEAD TO CONVULSIONS. Other manifestations include: decreased cardiac output, hyperactive DTR
  • Two signs:
  • Chvostek’s sign
  • Trousseau’s sign
    Causes: total thyroidectomy, hypomagnesemia, chronic alcoholism
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Hypocalcemia

52
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ELECTROLYTE IMBALANCES: MAGNESIUM

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Hypomagnesemia and Hypermagnesemia

53
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  • More than 2.5 mEq/L
  • Often iatrogenic (result of overzealous magnesium therapy)
  • S/Sx: depressed DTR, bradycardia, lethargy, respiratory depression, cardiac arrest
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Hypermagnesemia

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  • Less than 1.5 mEq/L
  • Common cause: chronic alcoholism
  • Other causes: GI losses, burns, pancreatitis
  • S/Sx: Chvostek’s and Trousseau, increased reflexes,
    respiratory difficulties, cardiac dysrhythmias
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Hypomagnesemia

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ELECTROLYTE IMBALANCES: CHLORIDE

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Hypochloremia and Hyperchloremia

56
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  • Below 95 mEq/L
  • Causes: GI/kidney losses, sweating
  • S/Sx: muscle twitching, tremors, tetany
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Hypochloremia

57
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  • Above 108 mEq/L
  • Causes: excess replacement of NaCl or KCl
  • S/Sx: acidosis, weakness, lethargy, dysrhythmias, coma
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Hyperchloremia

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ELECTROLYTE IMBALANCES: PHOSPHATE

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Hypophosphatemia and Hyperphosphatemia

59
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  • Below 2.5 mg/dL
  • Causes: GI losses, use of phosphate-binding antacids, alcohol withdrawal
  • S/Sx: paresthesias, muscle weakness and pain, metal
    changes, and possible seizures
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Hypophosphatemia

60
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  • Above 4.5 mg/dL
  • Causes: tissue trauma, chemotherapy, renal failure, increased ingestion/administration of phosphate
    • S/Sx: numbness, tingling around the mouth and
      fingertips, muscle spasms, tetany
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Hyperphosphatemia

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Acid-base imbalances
◎ Classified as:

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respiratory or metabolic

62
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are normally regulated by the lungs through the retention/excretion of CO2 (respiratory acidosis or alkalosis)

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Carbonic acid levels

63
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Carbonic acid levels are normally regulated by the ____________ through the retention/excretion of CO2 (respiratory acidosis or alkalosis)

64
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________________________________________ are regulated by
the kidneys (metabolic acidosis or alkalosis)

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Bicarbonate and Hydrogen ion levels

65
Q

Bicarbonate and Hydrogen ion levels are regulated by
the _____________ (metabolic acidosis or alkalosis)

66
Q

Hypoventilation and CO2 retention cause carbonic acid
to increase and the pH to fall below 7.35

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RESPIRATORY ACIDOSIS

67
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This causes the kidneys to retain bicarbonate to restore the normal carbonic acid to bicarbonate ratio

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RESPIRATORY ACIDOSIS

68
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When a person hyperventilates, exhaling more CO2 and decreasing carbonic acid levels = pH greater than 7.45

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RESPIRATORY ALKALOSIS

69
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Kidneys will excrete bicarbonate

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RESPIRATORY ALKALOSIS

70
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When bicarbonate levels are low in relation to the amount of carbonic acid = decreased pH

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METABOLIC ACIDOSIS

71
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Stimulates the respiratory center = increase depth and rate of respirations; CO2 is eliminated and carbonic acid falls

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METABOLIC ACIDOSIS

72
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The amount of bicarbonate in the body exceeds to the normal ratio

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METABOLIC ALKALOSIS

73
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Depresses the respiratory rate (slow and shallow) = CO2 is
retained and carbonic levels increases

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METABOLIC ALKALOSIS

74
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Types of Intravenous Fluids:

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Hypertonic solution
Hypotonic solution
Isotonic solution

75
Q

concentrated with solute, expanding vascular volume

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Hypertonic solution

76
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less solutes, for treatment of cellular dehydration

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Hypotonic solution

77
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Enteral Fluid and Electrolyte Replacement

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  1. Fluid intake modifications
  2. Dietary changes
  3. Oral electrolyte supplements
78
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Sodium Chloride

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Normal Saline

79
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Ringer’s solution

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Sodium, chloride, potassium, calcium

80
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Lactated Ringer’s solution

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Sodium, chloride, potassium, calcium, and lactate

81
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metabolized in the liver to form bicarbonate

82
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– dextran, plasma, albumin
- used for severe blood/plasma loss

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Volume expanders

83
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hourly rate of the fluid

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Milliliters per hour (cc/hr)

84
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cc/hr =

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total infusion volume/total infusion time

85
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Drops per minute

86
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gtts/min

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total infusion volume x drop factor/total time of infusion in minutes

87
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number of drops delivered per mL of solution (gtts/mL)

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Drop factor

88
Q

commonly used for intermittent or continuous infusions

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Metacarpal, basilic and cephalic veins

89
Q

inserted in the subclavian or jugular vein, with the distal tip
resting in the SVC.

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Central Venous Catheters

90
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complications of Central Venous Catheters:

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hemothorax/pneumothorax, cardiac perforation, thrombosis, infection

91
Q

inserted in basilic or cephalic vein, for long -term intravenous access when the client will be maintaining IV
therapy at home

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Peripherally Inserted Central Venous Catheter (PICC)

92
Q

Can be effective in restoring intravascular (blood) volume

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BLOOD TRANSFUSIONS

93
Q

Four main groups/types of human blood:

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A, AB, B, O

94
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Rhesus (Rh) Factor:

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Rh+ or Rh-

95
Q

is the only IV solution that is compatible with blood products

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0.9% NaCl (Plain NSS)

96
Q

not commonly used except for extreme cases of acute hemorrhage; RBCs, plasma, plasma proteins, fresh platelets, and other clotting factors

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Whole Blood

97
Q

increase the oxygencarrying capacity of blood in anemia, surgery and blood disorders

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Packed Red Blood Cells (RBCs)

98
Q

bleeding disorders or platelet deficiency

99
Q

expands blood volume and provides clotting factors. No need to be typed and crossmatched

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Fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP)

100
Q

blood volume expander

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Albumin and Plasma Protein Fraction

101
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Blood Products

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Whole Blood
Packed Red Blood Cells (RBCs)
Platelets
Fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP)
Albumin and Plasma Protein Fraction

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