Exam 2 Flashcards
What is the range for pH?
7.35 to 7.45
What is the range for pCO2?
35 to 45
What is the range for HCO3?
22 to 26
Which organ compensates for respiratory alkalosis/acidosis?
kidneys
Which organ compensates for metabolic alkalosis/acidosis?
lungs
What are the degrees of compensation?
uncompensated: pH abnormal and one other abnormal
partially compensated: all 3 abnormal
fully compensated: pH normal but others abnormal
What happens when the compensatory mechanisms fail?
cell dysfunction
acidosis: decreased mental state, LOC
alkalosis: decreased mental state, LOC and has other neurological manifestations, may cause dysrhythmias
How does the kidney compensate for acidosis/alkalosis?
conserve bicarbonate and excretes acid by: secreting free hydrogen, combing hydrogen with ammonia, excrete weak acids
What are manifestations of respiratory acidosis?
reduced mental status
hypoventilation
arrhythmias
What are interventions for respiratory acidosis?
encourage cough and deep breathe, bronchodilators, reverse or hold sedation, monitor electrolytes, treat underlying condition, bipap or intubation
What are manifestations of metabolic acidosis?
kussmaul breathing
electrolyte imbalance
changes in mental status
What are interventions for metabolic acidosis?
treat underlying cause, monitor labs and I/O, diet changes, may need hemodialis
What are the interventions for respiratory alkalosis?
slow breathing down, monitor labs, treat underlying cause
What are the interventions for metabolic alkalosis?
treat underlying cause, antiemetics, monitor output and electrolytes
What are the causes of metabolic acidosis?
diabetic ketoacidosis, lactic acidosis, starvation, renal failure, shock, salicylate overdose, sepsis, severe diarrhea (loss of bicarb in stool)
What are the causes of metabolic alkalosis?
hypokalemia
GI conditions/surgeries that require bowel rest: vomiting, nasogastric suctioning, diuretic therapy, excess or overuse of antacids
What are the causes of respiratory acidosis?
hypoventilation, chest trauma, drug overdose (sedative or barbiturate), airway obstruction (COPD, asthma, pnuemonia), neuromuscular disease, pulmonary edema
What are the causes of respiratory alkalosis?
hyperventilation, anxiety, high altitude (hypoxemia), pregnancy, fever, salicylate overdose