Saunders Nclex Pyramid Terms From Chapter 10

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Allen's Test

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test to assess for collateral circulation to the hand by evaluating the patency of the radial and ulnar arteries

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Metabolic Acidosis

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total concentration of the buffer base is lower than normal, with a relative increase in the hydrogen ion concentration.

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Metabolic Alkalosis

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a deficit or loss of hydrogen ions or acids or an excess of base (bicarbonate) that results from the accumulation of base or from a loss of acid without a comparable loss of base in the body fluids.

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Respiratory Acidosis

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a total concentration of buffer base that is lower than normal, with a relative increase in hydrogen ion concentration; thus, a greater number of hydrogen ions are circulating in the blood than the buffer system can absorb.

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Respiratory Alkalosis

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a deficit of carbonic acid or decrease in hydrogen ion concentration that results from the accumulation of base or from a loss of acid w/o a comparable loss of base in the body fluids.

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metabolic acidosis

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this results from loss of buffer bases or retention of too many acids w/o sufficient basees, and occurs in conditions such as renal failure and diabetic ketoacidosis, from the production of lactic acid, and from the ingestion of toxins such as aspirin.

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metabolic alkalosis

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occurs in conditions resulting in hypovolemia, the loss of gastric fluids, excessive bicarbonate intake, the massive transfusion of whole blood and hyperaldosteronism

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respiratory acidosis

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caused by primary defects in the function of the lungs or by changes in the normal respiratory pattern as a result of secondary complications; can be caused by any condition that causes an obstruction of the airway or respiratory depression

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respiratory alkalosis

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occurs in conditions that cause overstimulation of the respiratory system