Fluid electrolyte- Acid base imbalances - midterm 1 Flashcards
Chloride is inversely proportionate too? it is also regulated through the (blank) through the secretion of?
-Proportionate to HC03-
-regulated through the kidneys through the secretion of ADH
What is metabolic alkalosis?
Too much bicarbonate ion (HCO3-) / not enough acid
pH > 7.45
HCO3 > 26 mEq/L
Management for hypovolemia?
↑fluid replacement,
isotonic fluids - IV Normal Saline
Monitor VS, Ins/Outs, weight
Why is PH important? What is it needed for?
Needed to maintain membrane potential integrity (maintain the speed of enzyme reactions and regulated speed of nerve impulse conduction and muscle fibre contraction)
Membrane excitability, the enzyme systems, and all chemical reactions depend on the pH being in that range of 7.35-7.45
Acid releases H+ ion, Base receives H+ ion
Causes of hypernatremia?
Excess water loss or sodium intake (thinking eating slaty bar food)
Diabetes Insipidus
Heat Stroke
Management for hypernatremia?
Hypotonic IV solution,
sodium restrictions,
diuretics
What is kussmaul breathing? What does it result in?
Kussmaul breathing = hyperventilation – hyperventilation results in alkalosis so the respiratory system is trying to shift towards alkalosis
What is Hyponatremia?
The volume of fluid the cell stays the same, hyponatremia is a decrease of Na+ serum levels in the cell
Hypertonic Vs hypotonic Vs Isotonic solutions?
Isotonic – concentration equivalent to 0.9% NaCl– normal saline solution – no shrinking or swelling
Hypertonic – concentration > 0.9% NaCl ECF – cells shrink
Hypotonic – concentration < 0.9% NaCl ECF – cells expand
ECF has a higher concentration of? ICF has a higher concentration of?
ECF has a higher concentration of sodium and chloride and a smaller amount of potassium
ICF has a higher concentration of potassium and a smaller concentration of sodium and chloride
Signs and symptoms of hypernatremia?
Thirst,
seizures,
dry mucous membranes
Signs and symptoms hypokalemia?
ECG changes,
ventricular dysrhythmias,
leg cramps,
lethargy
Management of hyperklemia?
Increase fluids,
calcium gluconate,
insulin,
bicarb,
dialysis
Causes of metabolic alkalosis?
Excess loss of acid:
Vomiting, gastric suction
↑Aldosterone
Excessive intake of base:
Antacid overdose
Vomiting or the loss of chloride stimulates the retention of bicarbonate
Too much aldosterone results in bicarbonate retention
What is hyperkalemia?
Potassium levels > 5.0mmol/L
Causes of hypervolemia? What kind of response is it?
Excess fluid intake
Increased fluid retention
Secondary response to increased sodium content
Signs and symptoms of hyponaterima?
Dry skin,
↑urine output,
cramping, headache,
seizures
Causes for respiratory alkalosis?
Hypoxemia : low O2 in the blood
Pulmonary disease
Heart failure, anemia
High altitudes :lower pressure, we are going to dry and breath more and deeper but we are actually just blowing all of our CO2 off
Hyperventilation
Fever, anxiety
If the problem is a metabolic issue which system will trigger the buffer effect?
Respiratory system will trigger the buffer effect
How do the kidneys handle nonvolatile gases?
3rd line defence system
Sulfuric, phosphoric, and other organic acids
Eliminated by the renal tubules
Need to be exceeded via kidneys
Not fast SLOW (hours to days)
High concentration of hydrogen yield a?
Low PH (acidic substances)
Where sodium goes?
Water follows
What is kussmaul breathing? What does it result in?
Kussmaul breathing = hyperventilation – hyperventilation results in alkalosis so the respiratory system is trying to shift towards alkalosis
Causes of hypokalemia?
GI losses
Malnutrition
Diuretics
Alkalosis