[Exam 2] Chapter 13: Fluid and Electrolytes: Balance and Disturbances (Page 283-288) Flashcards
Acid-Base Disturbances: What is plasma pH?
An indicator of hydrogen ion (H+) concentration and measures the acidity of alkalinity of the blood
Acid-Base Disturbances: Normal plasma pH?
7.35 - 7.45
Acid-Base Disturbances: The greater the concentration of H+, the more…
acidic the solution and the lower the Ph.
Acid-Base Disturbances: The lower the H+ concentration, the more
alkaline the solution and the higher the pH.
Acid-Base Disturbances: The hydrogen ions are buffered by
both intracellular and extracellular buffers.
Acid-Base Disturbances: Major extracellular buffer system is , and is assessed when?
Bicarbonate-carbonic acid buffer system,
And assessed when arterial blood gasses are measures
Acid-Base Disturbances: Normally, what is the pare of bicarbonate to carbonic acid?
20 Pair to 1 Pair.
If altered, pH will change.
Acid-Base Disturbances: CO2 is a potential acid, when dissolved in water it becomes
carbonic acid.
Acid-Base Disturbances: When CO2 is increased, what also happens?
Carbonic acid content is also increased. and vice versa.
Acid-Base Disturbances: What happens if either bicarbonate or carbonic acid is increased or decreased?
20:1 ratio is no longer maintained , and acid-base imbalance results
Acid-Base Disturbances: Less important buffer systems in the ECF include
inorganic phosphates and plasma proteins
Acid-Base Disturbances: Intracellular buffers include
proteins, organic, and inorganic phosphates and in RBCs, hemoglobin
Acid-Base Disturbances: What do the kidneys regulate?
Bicarbonate level in the ECF. , and can regenerate bicarbonate ions as well as reabsorb them from the renal tubular cells
In respiratory acidosis, what do the kidneys do?
Kidneys excrete hydrogen ions and conserve bicarbonate ions to help restore balance.
Acid-Base Disturbances: What do the kidneys do in respiratory alkalosis?
Kidneys retain hydrogen ions and excrete bicarbonate ions to help restore balance.
Acid-Base Disturbances: What do the lungs do for disturbances?
Lungs, under the control of medulla, control the CO2 and this the carbonic acid content of the ECF.
Do so by adjusting ventilation in response to amount of CO2 in the blood
Acid-Base Disturbances: Rise in the partial pressure of CO2 in arterial blood is a powerful stimulant of
respiration.
Acid-Base Disturbances: What happens to the respiratory system in metabolic acidosis?
Respiratory rate increases, causing greater elimination of CO2
Acid-Base Disturbances: What happens to the respiratory system in metabolic alkalosis?
Respiratory rate decreases, causing CO2 to be retained (to increase acid load)
Acute and Chronic Metabolic Acidosis (Base Bicarbonate Deficit): Metabolic acidosis is a common clinical disturbance characterized by a low
pH (Increased H+ concentration) and low plasma bicarbonate concentration
Acute and Chronic Metabolic Acidosis (Base Bicarbonate Deficit): This is produced by
a gain of hydrogen ions or a loss of bicarbonate
Acute and Chronic Metabolic Acidosis (Base Bicarbonate Deficit): Can be divided into what two forms?
High anion gap acidosis and normal anion gap acidosis
Acute and Chronic Metabolic Acidosis (Base Bicarbonate Deficit): Anion gap refers to
the difference between the sums of all measured positively charged electrolytes (cations) and the sum of all negatively charged electroytes (anions) in blood.
Because cations usually are more, there is usually a gap
Acute and Chronic Metabolic Acidosis (Base Bicarbonate Deficit): Anion gap equations
Anion Gap = Na + K - (Cl + HCO3)
or
Na - (Cl + HCO3)
Potassium often omitted, so 2nd equation is used more often than the first
Acute and Chronic Metabolic Acidosis (Base Bicarbonate Deficit): Normal value for anion group without Potassium is
8-12 mEq/L
Acute and Chronic Metabolic Acidosis (Base Bicarbonate Deficit): Anion gap range is potassium is included?
12-16 mEq/L
Acute and Chronic Metabolic Acidosis (Base Bicarbonate Deficit): How much do the unmeasures anions in the serum account for?
16 mEq/L or less
Acute and Chronic Metabolic Acidosis (Base Bicarbonate Deficit): Person is diagnosed with metabolic acidosis is determined to have normal anion gap normal anion gap metabolic acidosis if the anion gap is in what range?
W/O Potassium, 8-12
W Potassium , 12-16
Acute and Chronic Metabolic Acidosis (Base Bicarbonate Deficit): An anion gap greater than 16 meQ suggests
excessive accumulation of unmeasured anions and would indicate high anion gap metabolic acidosis as the type
Acute and Chronic Metabolic Acidosis (Base Bicarbonate Deficit): Why does an anion gap occur?
Because not all electrolytes are measured. More anions left unmeasured than cations
Acute and Chronic Metabolic Acidosis (Base Bicarbonate Deficit): Low or negative anion gap may be attributed to
hypoproteinemia
Acute and Chronic Metabolic Acidosis (Base Bicarbonate Deficit): Normal anion gap acidosis results from the direct loss of
bicarbonate, as in diarrhea, lower intestinal fistulas, ureterostomies, and use of diretics
REnal insufficiency
Excessive administration of chloride
Acute and Chronic Metabolic Acidosis (Base Bicarbonate Deficit): Normal anion gap acidosis is referred to as
hypercholermic acidosis
Acute and Chronic Metabolic Acidosis (Base Bicarbonate Deficit): High anion gap acidosis results from
excessive accumulation of fixed acid
Acute and Chronic Metabolic Acidosis (Base Bicarbonate Deficit): IF increased to 30 mEq or more, than high anion gap metabolic acidosis is preseent regardless of
values of pH and HCO3.
Acute and Chronic Metabolic Acidosis (Base Bicarbonate Deficit): High anion gap occurs in
ketoacidosis, lactic acidosis, and late phase of salicylate positioning.
Acute and Chronic Metabolic Acidosis (Base Bicarbonate Deficit): In high anion gap, the hydrogen is buffered by HCO3 causing
the bicarbonate concentration to fall.
Acute and Chronic Metabolic Acidosis (Base Bicarbonate Deficit): Metabolic acidosis is characterized by
a low pH and low plasma bicarbonate concentration
Reduced or Negative Anion Gap without potassium range?
<8
Reduced or negative anion gap with potassium?
> 12
Reduced or negaive anion gap clinical significance ?
Hypoproteinemia
Normal Anion Gap without Potassium range?
8-12
Normal Anion Gap with Potassium range?
12-16
Normal Anion Gap Clinical Significance
Normal anion gap metabolic acidosis
High Anion Gap Without Potassium?
> 12
High Anion Gap with Potassium?
> 16
High Anion Gap CLinical Significance?
High anion gap metabolic ACidosis
Acute and Chronic Metabolic Acidosis (Base Bicarbonate Deficit), Clinical Manifestations: Signs include
headache, confusion, drowsiness, increased respiratory rate and depth, N/V.
Acute and Chronic Metabolic Acidosis (Base Bicarbonate Deficit), Clinical Manifestations: When does peripheral vasodilation and decreased cardiac output occur?
When pH drops to less than 7
Acute and Chronic Metabolic Acidosis (Base Bicarbonate Deficit), Clinical Manifestations: Physical assessment findings include
decreased blood pressure, cold and clammy skin, dysrhythmias, and shock
Acute and Chronic Metabolic Acidosis (Base Bicarbonate Deficit), Clinical Manifestations: Chronic acidosis is usually seen in those with
kidney disease
Acute and Chronic Metabolic Acidosis (Base Bicarbonate Deficit), Assessment and Diagnostic Findings: What is valueable in diagnosing metabolic acidosis?
Arterial blood gas measurements
Acute and Chronic Metabolic Acidosis (Base Bicarbonate Deficit), Assessment and Diagnostic Findings: Expected blood gas changes?
Low Bicarb Level (<22 mEq)
Low pH (Less than 7.35)