Med surg test 2 (causes of AB problems) Flashcards
1
Q
DKA, starvation
A
Metabolic Acidosis
2
Q
Hypermetabolism
A
Metabolic Acidosis
3
Q
Exercise (marathon)
A
Metabolic Acidosis
4
Q
Seizure activity
A
Metabolic Acidosis
5
Q
Fever
A
Metabolic Acidosis
6
Q
Hypoxia
A
Metabolic Acidosis
7
Q
Ingestion of acid: ASA, ethanol
A
Metabolic Acidosis
8
Q
Kidney failure
A
Metabolic Acidosis (can’t get rid of H+ and too little HCO3-)
9
Q
Diarrhea
A
Metabolic Acidosis
10
Q
Resp depression
A
Respiratory Acidosis
11
Q
Inadequate chest expanision-hypoventilation
A
Respiratory Acidosis
12
Q
Airway obstruction
A
Respiratory Acidosis
13
Q
Oral ingestion of antacids
A
Metabolic Alkalosis
14
Q
Parenteral: blood transfusions
A
Metabolic Alkalosis
15
Q
TPN
A
Metabolic Alkalosis
