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What is the normal pH value?
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7.35 - 7.45
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What is serum pH?
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Serum pH is a measure of the relative acidity or alkalinity of blood and is a reflection of the concentration of Hydrogen ions in blood.
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What is the normal value of Pco2?
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35-45 mmHg
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What is the normal value of HCO3-?
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22-27 mEq/L
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What is the normal value of Po2?
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80-100mmHg
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What is the Allen's Test?
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determines the presence of collateral circulation.
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What causes respiratory acidosis?
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caused by primary defects in the function of the lungs or changes in normal respiratory patterns. Any condition that causes an obstruction of the airway or depresses the respiratory system.
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What causes respiratory alkalosis?
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caused from conditions that cause overstimulation of the respiratory system. Fever, hyperventilation, hypoxia, hysteria, overventilation by mechanical ventilation and pain.
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What are some causes of metabolic acidosis?
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DM, DKA, aspirin, high fat diet, insufficient metbolism of carbs, malnutrition, renal insufficiency or failure, severe diarrhea.
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What are some assessment findings of respiratory alkalosis?
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tachypnea, hypokalemia, hypocalcemia, tetany, vertigo, convulsions, headache, parathesias
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