Acid-Base Imbalances

Question 1

pH

Answer 1

7.35 to 7.45

Question 2

PaCO2

Answer 2

35-45 mmHg

Question 3

PaO2

Answer 3

80-100 mmHg

Question 4

HCO3

Answer 4

22-26 mEq/L

(BiCarbs)

Question 5

Acid

Answer 5

a substance that donates hydrogen ions

Question 6

Base

Answer 6

a substance that accepts the hydrogen ion

Question 7

acidemia

Answer 7

a condition where the pH of the blood is less than 7.35

Question 8

Alkalemia

Answer 8

a condition where the pH of the blood is greater than 7.45

Question 9

pH definition

Answer 9

power of the hydrogen measures blood acidity and concentration of hydrogen ions

Question 10

PaO2 level definition

Answer 10

the tension of the O2 gas in actual blood

Question 11

PaCO2 level definition

Answer 11

the tension of the PaCO2 gas in arterial blood, the respiratory function indicator

Question 12

HCO2 level definition

Answer 12

blood bicarbonate is the primary buffer against drastic changes in pH that occur with changes in PaCO2.

Question 13

hyperventilation

Answer 13

rapid or deep breathing causing a decrease in carbon dioxide (CO2)

seen in metabolic acidosis and respiratory alkalosis

Question 14

hypoventaliation

Answer 14

breathing to swallow or slow causing an increase in carbon dioxide (CO2)

seen in respiratory acidosis and metabolic alkalosis