Exam 2 Flashcards
1
Q
- The primary goal of acid-base homeostasis is to maintain which of the following?
A
To maintain normal pH
2
Q
- What is the primary buffer system for fixed acids?
A
HCO3
3
Q
- The majority of acid the body produces in a day is excreted through the lungs as CO2. What happens to the H+ ions?
A
They bind to an OH forming H2O excreted from the kidneys
4
Q
- If the blood PCO2 is high, the kidneys will do which of the following?
A
Excrete greater amounts of H+ & reabsorb more HCO3
5
Q
- Which of the following mechanisms helps to eliminate excess H+ via the kidneys?
A
Reabsorption of HCO3-, phosphate & ammonia buffering
6
Q
- What is the primary chemical event in respiratory acidosis?
A
Increase in blood CO2 levels
7
Q
- What is a normal response of the body to a failure in one component of the acid-base regulatory mechanism?
A
Compensation
8
Q
- Compensation for respiratory acidosis occurs through which of the following?
A
Increase in blood HCO3 levels
9
Q
- Which of the following accurately describes compensation for acid-base disorders?
A
Kidneys take hours to days to compensate for respiratory disorders
10
Q
- A patient has a pH of 7.49. How would you describe this?
A
Alkalosis
11
Q
- Which of the following clinical findings would you expect in a fully compensated respiratory acidosis?
A
Normal pH, ↑ PaCO2, ↑ HCO3
12
Q
- How is acute respiratory acidosis accomplished?
A
For an acute increase in PCO2, the plasma (HCO3- increases by apporximately 1 mEq/L for every 10 mmHg PCO2 rise above 40 mmHg
13
Q
- What is the most common cause of respiratory alkalosis?
A
Hypoxia
14
Q
- Which of the following are signs and symptoms of acute respiratory alkalosis?
A
Convulsions, dizziness, paresthesia
15
Q
- In a patient with partially compensated respiratory alkalosis, which of the following blood gas abnormalities would you expect to encounter?
A
Increased pH, Decreased CO2, Decreased HCO3
16
Q
- What is a normal anion gap range?
A
+/-12 (8-16 mEq/L)
17
Q
- A patient has an anion gap of 21 mEq/L. Based on this information, what can you conclude?
A
Metabolic acidosis
18
Q
- In a patient with Kussmaul’s respirations, what acid-base disturbance would you expect to see?
A
Metabolic Acidosis, Keto acidosis
19
Q
- What is the treatment for severe metabolic acidosis?
A
NaHCO3