ACID BASE BALANCE (alkalosis) Flashcards
1
Q
Metabolic alkalosis:
Who’s sick?
Who’s gonna compensate?
So, RR will____ to save co2
and PCO2 will start____ as a result of saving the co2
A
- kidneys
- lungs
- decrease
- increase
2
Q
Respiratory alkalosis:
Who’s sick?
Who’s gonna compensate?
You’re gonna excrete___, retain____, so the BICARB on ABG’s will____.
how many days will this take?
A
- lungs
- kidneys
- bicarb; hydrogen; decrease
3 days
3
Q
What’s normal pH?
A
7.35- 7.45
4
Q
T OR F?
Aspirin can cause respiratory alkalosis
A
T!
Aspirin overdose can stimulate the respiratory center can cause hyperventilation which can lead to respiratory alkalosis.
5
Q
How does vomiting make you alkaline?
A
You lose a lot of your stomach acid
6
Q
What’t the relationship between alkalosis and potassium?
A
Alkalosis pushes potassium back into the cell
