Acid/Base Balance

Question 1

Respiratory acidosis

Answer 1

build-up of CO2, decreased pH

Question 2

Risk factors for respiratory acidosis

Answer 2

COPD, asthma, obstructive lung disorders, CNS depression, seizures, sepsis

Question 3

s/s of respiratory acidosis

Answer 3

altered LOC, coma, tremors, asterixis

Question 4

Respiratory alkalosis

Answer 4

decreased CO2, increased pH

Question 5

Common cause of respiratory acidosis

Answer 5

hypoventilation

Question 6

Common cause of respiratory alkalosis

Answer 6

hyperventilation

Question 7

Risk factors for respiratory alkalosis

Answer 7

panic attacks, CNS stimulation, brain trauma, anemia, hyperthermia

Question 8

s/s of respiratory alkalosis

Answer 8

numbness, tingling, palpitations, tetany, convulsions

Question 9

Metabolic acidosis

Answer 9

decrease in HCO3, increase in lactic acid, low pH

Question 10

Risk factors for metabolic acidosis

Answer 10

kidney disorders, ketoacidosis, diarrhea, colostomy, obesity

Question 11

s/s of metabolic acidosis

Answer 11

altered LOC, confusion, disorientation, lack of appetite, coma, jaundice

Question 12

Metabolic alkalosis

Answer 12

high HCO3, high pH

Question 13

Risk factors for metabolic alkalosis

Answer 13

vomiting, suctioning, HF, cirrhosis, dehydration