Acid Base Disorders 1

Question 1

What are the responses if the pH is < 7.35?

Answer 1

Hyperventilation (Decreased CO2)
Bicarb reabsorption (Increased bicarb)

Question 2

What are the responses if the pH is > 7.45?

Answer 2

Hypoventilation (Increased CO2)
Bicarb excretion (Decreased bicarb)

Question 3

How long does respiratory compensation take to start?

Answer 3

w/in First hour

Question 4

How long until respiratory compensation is complete?

Answer 4

12-24 hours

Question 5

How long does it take for renal compensation to occur?

Answer 5

w/in 12 hours

Question 6

How long does it take for renal compensation to complete?

Answer 6

3-5 days

Question 7

What is uncompensated?

Answer 7

Compensatory mechanism is not yet active with no changes to pH

Question 8

What is partial compensation?

Answer 8

Compensatory mechanism is active but not yet fully corrected arterial blood pH

Question 9

What is complete compensation?

Answer 9

Compensatory mechanism has normalized arterial blood pH