Lab Values, etc

Question 1

pH

Answer 1

7.35-7.45

Question 2

Co2

Answer 2

35-45 mm Hg

Question 3

HCO3

Answer 3

22-26 mEq/L

Question 4

Sodium

Answer 4

135-145 mEq/L

Question 5

Calcium

Answer 5

9-11 mg/dl

Question 6

Potassium

Answer 6

3.5-5.0 mEq/L

Question 7

Magnesium

Answer 7

1.5-2.5 mEq/L

Question 8

Respiratory Acidosis

Answer 8

low pH, high Co2

Signs: blurred vision, tachycardia, lethargy, will do deep, fast breathing to compensate (get rid of Co2)

Question 9

Respiratory Alkalosis

Answer 9

high pH, low Co2

Signs: numbness, tingling, confusion

Question 10

Metabolic Acidosis

Answer 10

low pH, low HCO3

Signs: N/V, confusion, stupor, coma, fruity smelling breath

Question 11

Metabolic Alkalosis

Answer 11

high pH, high HCO3

Signs: hypotension, tetany, seizures

Question 12

Hyponatremia

Answer 12

Too little sodium or too much water

Confusion, lethargy, seizures, coma

Question 13

Hypernatremia

Answer 13

Too much sodium or too little water

Agitation, thirst, dry mucous membranes

Question 14

Hypokalemia

Answer 14

Too little potassium
Abdominal distension (GI smooth muscle issues), diminished bowel sounds, cardiac dysrhythmia

Question 15

Hyperkalemia

Answer 15

Too much potassium

Mild intestinal cramping, cardiac dysrhythmia, skeletal muscle weakness, paralysis

Question 16

Hypocalcemia

Answer 16

Too little calcium

Twitching, hyperactive reflexes, tetany, seizures

Question 17

Hypercalcemia

Answer 17

Too much calcium

Muscle weakness, diminished reflexes, confusion, lethargy, kidney stones