Syre-base forstyrrelser - Amboss

Question 1

What are acid-base disorders characterized by?

Answer 1

Changes in the concentration of hydrogen ions (H+) in the body

Question 2

What does increased H+ concentration lead to?

Answer 2

Acidosis and abnormally low blood pH (acidemia)

Question 3

What does decreased H+ concentration lead to?

Answer 3

Alkalosis and abnormally high blood pH (alkalemia)

Question 4

Can acidosis and alkalosis occur without acidemia or alkalemia?

Answer 4

Yes, if compensation occurs

Question 5

What are the two origins of acidosis and alkalosis?

Answer 5

Respiratory or metabolic

Question 6

What can coexist as mixed acid-base disorders?

Answer 6

Acidosis and alkalosis

Question 7

What is used for diagnosis of acid-base disorders?

Answer 7

Arterial blood gas (ABG) results

Question 8

What calculation helps determine the cause of metabolic acidosis?

Answer 8

Calculation of the anion gap

Question 9

What can help identify the cause of metabolic alkalosis?

Answer 9

Urine chloride (Cl‑) concentration

Question 10

What is the approach to treatment for acid-base disorders?

Answer 10

Based on the underlying cause