Acid-Base Balance

Question 1

Normal pH

Answer 1

7.35-7.45

Question 2

Acidotic

Answer 2

below 7.35

Question 3

Alkalotic

Answer 3

above 7.45

Question 4

When we hypoventilate we are..

Answer 4

retaining co2

Question 5

When we are hyperventilating we are..

Answer 5

eliminating CO2

Question 6

What causes respiratory acidosis

Answer 6

Retention of Co2

1. Mid abdominal incision
2. Narcotics
3. Sleeping pills
4. Pneumothorax
5. Collapsed lungs

Question 7

What causes respiratory alkalosis

Answer 7

1. Hyperventilation
2. Being hysterical
3. Acute Aspirin Overdose

Question 8

What causes metabolic acidosis

Answer 8

1. DKA- the cells starving for glucose therefore will break down protein and fat to produce ketones; ketones are acidotic
2. Starvation
3. Renal Failure
4. Severe Diarrhea

Question 9

What causes metabolic alkolosis

Answer 9

1. Loss of upper GI contents
2. Too many antacids.. too much base
3. Too much IV bicarb