Pulmonary: Abnormal Acid Base Balance Flashcards
1
Q
Respiratory Alkalosis: pH
A
- Increased
2
Q
Respiratory Alkalosis: PaCO2
A
- Decreased
3
Q
Respiratory Alkalosis: HCO3
A
- Within normal limits
4
Q
Respiratory Alkalosis: Causes
A
- Alveolar hyperventilation
5
Q
Respiratory Alkalosis: Signs and Symptoms
A
- Dizziness
- Syncope
- Tingling
- Numbness
- Early Tetany
6
Q
Respiratory Acidosis: pH
A
- Decreased
7
Q
Respiratory Acidosis: PaCO2
A
- Increased
8
Q
Respiratory Acidosis: HCO3
A
- Within normal limits
9
Q
Respiratory Acidosis: Causes
A
- Alveolar Hypoventilation
10
Q
Respiratory Acidosis: Signs and Symptoms: Early
A
- Anxiety
- Restlessness
- Dyspnea
- Headache
11
Q
Respiratory Acidosis: Signs and Symptoms: Late
A
- Confusion
- Somnolence
- Coma
12
Q
Metabolic Alkalosis: pH
A
- Increased
13
Q
Metabolic Alkalosis: PaCO2
A
- Within normal limits
14
Q
Metabolic Alkalosis: HCO3
A
- Increased
15
Q
Metabolic Alkalosis: Causes
A
- Bicarbonate
- Ingestion
- Vomiting
- Diuretics
- Steroids
- Adrenal Disease
16
Q
Metabolic Alkalosis: Signs and Symptoms
A
- Weakness
- Mental dullness
- Possibly early tetany
17
Q
Metabolic Acidosis: pH
A
- Decreased
18
Q
Metabolic Acidosis: PaCO2
A
- Within normal limits
19
Q
Metabolic Acidosis: HCO3
A
- Decreased
20
Q
Metabolic Acidosis: Causes
A
- Diabetic
- Lactic
- Uremic acidosis
- Prolonged diarrhea
21
Q
Metabolic Acidosis: Signs and Symptoms
A
- Secondary hyperventilation
- Nausea
- Lethargy
- Coma
