respiratory/metabolic acidosis & respiratory/metabolic alkalosis Flashcards
1
Q
when ph is less than 7.35 it is
A
acidosis
2
Q
what causes acidosis
A
High CO2 or HCO3- is low
3
Q
what causes alkalosis
A
low CO2 or high HCO3-
4
Q
when CO2 is high it is ___ acidosis
A
respiratory acidosis
5
Q
when hco3- is low it is ____ acidosis
A
metabolic acidosis
6
Q
when co2 is low it is ____ alkalosis
A
respiratory alkalosis
7
Q
when hco3- is high it is _____ alkalosis
A
metabolic alkalosis
