Acid/Base Balance Flashcards
1
Q
normal pH level
A
7.35-7.45
2
Q
normal CO2 level
A
35-45
3
Q
normal HCO3 level
A
22-26
4
Q
normal PaO2 level
A
80-100
5
Q
normal SpO2 level
A
95 - 100
6
Q
if pH is high (more basic), K+ is _____.
A
low (opposites)
7
Q
if pH is low (more acidic), K+ is _____.
A
high (opposites)
8
Q
respiratory and supports kidneys
A
CO2
9
Q
metabolic and supports lungs
A
HCO3
10
Q
pH: below 7.35
CO2: above 45
A
respiratory acidosis
11
Q
pH: above 7.45
CO2: below 35
A
respiratory alkalosis
12
Q
pH: below 7.35
HCO3: below 22
A
metabolic acidosis
13
Q
pH: above 7.45
HCO3: above 26
A
metabolic alkalosis
14
Q
Causes:
- acute asthma
- CPOD
- acute heart failure
- alcohol
A
respiratory acidosis
15
Q
Causes:
- hyperventilation
- overdose of salicylates
- acute asthma
- pulmonary embolism
A
respiratory alkalosis
