Acid Base Imbalaces

Question 0

Normal ratio

Answer 0

20:1

Question 1

Acid base imbalances arise from

Answer 1

Respiratory dysfunction or metabolic diaturbances

Question 2

Metabolic problem

Answer 2

Change in hco3-

• metabolic acidosis has a ratio less than 20:1
• metabolic alkalosis has a ratio more than 20:1

Question 3

Respiratory problem

Answer 3

Change in H or co2

• respiratory acidosis has a ratio less than 20:1
• reapiratory alkalosis has a ratio more than 20:1