Acid-Base DSA Karius Flashcards
1
Q
PaO2 Range
A
80-100 mmHg
2
Q
PaO2 is __ dependent
A
age
3
Q
PaCO2 Range
A
35-45 mmHg (USE 40 mmhg)
4
Q
Normal pHa
A
7.4
5
Q
Normal Bicarbonate Range
A
22-26 (USE 24) mEq/L
6
Q
When there is an increase in CO2 there will also be an increase in ___ and ___
A
1) H2CO3
2) H+
7
Q
An Altered CO2 causes a _____ Disturbance
A
Respiratory
8
Q
CO2 ____ changes pH
A
Indirectly
9
Q
List 4 ways HCO3- can be changed.
A
1) Kidneys
2) GI Tract
3) Tums
4) Altered Metabolism
10
Q
GI Tract secretes ___ and __
A
HCO3- and H+
11
Q
Vomiting and Diarrhea leads to a decrease in ___
A
HCO3-
12
Q
Whenever you suspect Metabolic Acidosis based on Labs then you must calculate the ____
A
Anion Gap
13
Q
Equation for Anion Gap
A
Anion Gap = [Na] - ([Cl-] + [HCP3-])
14
Q
Normal Anion Gap
A
Less than or Greater than 12
