Acid Base Balance Flashcards
1
Q
PH and HCO3 in same direction
Both low or both high
A
Metabolic
2
Q
PH and HCO3 in different direction
One low and another high
A
Respiratory
3
Q
PH = 7.25
HCO3 = 20
A
Metabolic acidosis
4
Q
PH = 7.50
HCO3 = 30
A
Metabolic alkalosis
5
Q
PH = 7.21
HCO3 = 39
A
Respiratory acidosis
6
Q
PH = 7.50
HCO3 = 21
A
Respiratory alkalosis
7
Q
RR increases to try and exhale acids
A
Acidosis
8
Q
RR decreases to try and retais CO2 in order to neutralize + decrease the strength of excess bicarb
A
Alkalosis
