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Fluids, Electrolytes, Acid/base balances Flashcards

1
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pH range

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7.35 - 7.45

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respiratory alkalosis

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pH > 7.45
PCO2 < 35mmHg
symptoms:
lightheadedness
inability to concentrate
numbness and tingling
altered LOC
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respiratory acidosis

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pH < 7.35
PCO2 > 45 mmHg
symptoms:
sudden changes: increased HR, RR, BP
mental changes
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metabolic acidosis

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pH < 7.35
HCO3 < 22
symptoms:
headache, confusion, drowsiness, decreased BP, CO
increased RR and depth, Dysrhythmias, Shock

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metabolic alkalosis

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pH > 7.45
HCO3 > 26
symptoms r/t Hypocalcemia and Hypokalemia
tachycardia
respiratory depression
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6
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serum sodium level

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135 - 145 mEq/L

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serum potassium level

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3.5 - 5.0 mEq/L

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serum calcium level

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8.6 - 10.2 mg/dL

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serum magnesium level

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1.3 - 2.3 mg/dL

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serum phosphate level

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2.5 - 4.5 mg/dL

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serum chloride level

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97 - 107 mEq/L

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Hgb values

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women: 12 - 16
men: 13 - 18

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WBC count

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4,500 - 10,000/mm3

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BUN

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10-20

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15
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serum creatinine

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0.7 - 1.4

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16
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HCT values

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males: 42 - 52%
women: 35 - 57%

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17
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platelet count

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150,000 - 450,000/mm3

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18
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urine osmolality and specific gravity

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1.01 - 1.025

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symptoms of hypervolemia

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edema, JVD, abnormal lung sounds (crackles); tachycardia; SOA; wheezing; increase BP, increase HR, increase PP, increase CVP, increase weight, increase urine output; ascites

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PCO2 range

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35 - 45 mmHg

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21
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HCO3 range

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22 - 26 mEq/L

22
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PO2 range

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80 - 100 mmHg

23
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O2 saturation

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95% or above

24
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hyponatremia

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< 135 mEq/L

symptoms: N/V, headache, malaise, tachycardia, hypotenstion

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causes of hyponatremia

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excessive diaphoresis
diuretics
hyperglycemia

26
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hypovolemia labs

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increased HCT & Hgb
increased serum & urine osmolality & specific gravity
decrease urine sodium
increased BUN and serum creatinine

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hyperkalemia

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> 5.0 mEq/L
symptoms: hypotension, PVCs, V-fib, restlessness
EKG: shortened repolarization and peaked T waves

28
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hypervolemia labs

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decrease: HCT, Hgb, serum & urine osmolality, urine sodium & specific gravity

29
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causes of hyperkalemia

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severe tissue damage
renal failure
certain medications
poor diet

30
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hypokalemia

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< 3.5 mEq/L
symptoms: hypotension, AMS, N/V, weakness
EKG: flattened T waves, prolonged PR interval, prominent U waves, ST depression

31
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causes of hypokalemia

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low potassium intake
trauma
vomiting/ diarrhea
Digoxin toxicity

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hypermagnesemia

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> 2.3 mg/dL
symptoms: hypotension, drowsiness, 
decreased respiration and reflex reactions
cardiac arrest
coma/decreased LOC
33
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causes of hypermagnesemia

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DKA
adrenal insufficiency
hypothyroidism
renal failure

34
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hypomagnesemia

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< 1.3 mg/dL
symptoms: neuromuscular irritability,
EKG abnormalities: PVCs, flat/inverted T waves, depressed ST segment, prolonged PR, wide QRS ALOC, Insomia

35
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causes of hypomagnesemia

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alcoholism
hyperparathrydroidism
hyperadolsteronism
DKA

36
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hypercalcemia

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> 10.2 mg/dL

s/s: abdominal pain, dehydration, bone pain, excessive urination

37
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causes of hypercalcemia

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overactive parathyoid cancers

38
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hypocalcemia

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< 8.6 mg/dL

S/S: cramping, spasms, fatigue, irritability, kidney stones, increased DTRs

39
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causes of hypocalcemia

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hypoparathyroidism
vitamin D deficiency
kidney failure

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hypovolemia

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cause: vomiting, diarrhea, GI suctioning, diaphoresis
S/S: cool, clammy skin, oliguria, concentrated urine, cramps, postural hypotension, AMS, rapid,weak pulse, thirst, N/V, muscle weakness

41
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hypernatremia

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> 145 mEq/L

S/S: thirst, bradycardia, irritability, N/V, HTN

42
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cause of hypernatremia

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heat stroke
burns
NPO
hyperventilation
dehydration
43
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interventions and medical management for hypernatremia

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interventions - oral hygiene, increase fluids, decrease sodium intake
medical management - hypotonic electrolyte saline, diet, patient education

44
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interventions and medical management for

hypomagnesemia

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interventions - VS, assess muscle tone, fall precautions, bed alarm
medical management - EKG monitor, magnesium supplement, diet, alcohol cessation

45
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interventions and medical management for hyperkalemia

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interventions: monitor I&Os, VS, assess for muscle weakness and AMS
medical management - monitor EKG, lasix

46
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interventions and medical management for hypocalcemia

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interventions - encourage weight bearing exercises, calcium supplements, neuro checks
medical management - IV CaCl2, diet management

47
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interventions and medical management for hypermagnesemia

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interventions - VS, assess reflexes to assess spinal cord

medical management - dialysis and diuretics

48
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interventions and medical management for hyponatremia

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interventions - decreased fluids, daily weights

medical management - consult nephrology, hypertonic IV NS

49
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interventions and medical management for hypercalcemia

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interventions - low calcium diet, strain urine for stones, encourage mobility, neuro checks
medical management - calcitonin, diuretics

50
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interventions and medical management for hypokalemia

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interventions - VS, assess DTRs, monitor rhythm

medical management - monitor EKG, Potassium supplement

51
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major cations

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sodium
potassium
calcium
magnesium
hydrogen
52
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major anions

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chloride
bicarbonate
phosphate
sulfate
proteinate ions

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