Acid/Base Disorder Flashcards
1
Q
acidic
A
pH less than 7.35
2
Q
alkali
A
pH more than 7.45
3
Q
what causes a respiratory problem
A
PoCO2 and fault in lungs
4
Q
what causes an metabolic problem
A
HCO3 and fault in kidneys
5
Q
respiratory acidosis
A
pH - decreased
CO2 - increases (cause)
HCO3 - increases (compensation)
COPD
asthma complication
opiates
6
Q
respiratory alkalosis
A
pH - increased
CO2 - decreases (cause)
HCO3 - decreases (compensation)
panic attack
PE
stress
7
Q
metabolic acidosis
A
pH - decreased
HCO3 - decreases (cause)
CO2 - increases (compensation)
lactic acidosis
DKA
renal failure
8
Q
metabolic alkalosis
A
pH - increased
HCO3 - increases (cause)
CO2 - decreases (compensation)
vomiting
dehydration
excess diuretic use
9
Q
investigations
A
ABG
electrolyte levels
