Clinical Assessment 3 Flashcards
1
Q
How does the respiratory system help maintain the acid base balance
A
Regulates CO2
2
Q
Increased CO2
A
Acidosis
3
Q
Decreased CO2
A
Alkalosis
4
Q
How do buffers help maintain the acid base balance
A
Minimize pH changes by accepting and donating hydrogen ions
5
Q
What are three types of buffers
A
- HCO3- Bicarbonate
- Proteins
- Phosphates
6
Q
What is the primary buffer in ECF
A
HCO3- Bicarbonate
7
Q
Buffer in hemoglobin
A
Proteins
8
Q
What are the four types of primary acid base abnormalities
A
- Metabolic acidosis and alkalosis
- Respiratory acidosis and alkalosis
9
Q
Metabolic acidosis signs (increased H+)
A
Decreased plasma bicarbonate
Decreased pH
10
Q
Metabolic alkalosis signs (decreased H+)
A
Increased plasma bicarbonate
Increased pH
