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Normal pH range of the body.
7.35 to 7.45
Normal PCO2 (partial pressure of Carbon dioxide) in blood
35 to 45 mm Hg
Normal HCO3 (Bicarbonate) levels
24 to 28 mEq/L
Normal PaO2 Value
80 to 100 mm Hg
Normal SaO2 Value
95 to 100%
respiratory acidosis
A condition characterized by an increased hydrogen ion concentration (pH less than 7.35) with an increase in PCO2 (>45 mm Hg)
A condition characterized by an increased hydrogen ion concentration (pH less than 7.35) with an increase in PCO2 (>45 mm Hg)
respiratory acidosis
Respiratory Alkolisis
A condition characterized by an increased pH (>7.45) with a decrease in PCO2 (>35 mm Hg)
A condition characterized by an increased pH (>7.45) with a decrease in PCO2 (>35 mm Hg)
Respiratory Alkolisis
Metabolic Acidosis
Condition characterized by an increased concentration of hydrogen ions (pH below 7.35) or a decrease in bicarbonate concentration (HCO3) less than 28 mEq/L
Condition characterized by an increased concentration of hydrogen ions (pH below 7.35) or a decrease in bicarbonate concentration (HCO3) less than 28 mEq/L
Metabolic Acidosis
Arterial blood gases test
Measures oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood. Assesses pH, partial pressure of oxygen, partial pressure of carbon dioxide, saturation of oxygen, and bicarbonate.
Metabolic Alkalosis
Condition characterized by a blood pH above 7.45 or an increase in bicarbonate concentration (HCO3) greater than 28 mEq/L
Condition characterized by a blood pH above 7.45 or an increase in bicarbonate concentration (HCO3) greater than 28 mEq/L
Metabolic Alkalosis
ABG Values of
pH < 7.35
PaCO2 > 45mm Hg
Indicates what condition
Respiratory Acidosis
ABG Values of
pH > 7.45
PaCO2 < 35 mm Hg
Respiratory Alkalosis
ABG Values of
pH < 7.35
HCO3 < 24 m/Eq/L
Indicates what condition
Metabolic Acidosis
ABG Values of
pH > 7.45
HCO3 > 28 mEq/l
Metabolic Alkalosis
ABG Values of
pH 7.31
PaCO2 54
HCO3 24 mEq/l
PaO2 62
Indicates what condition
Respiratory Acidosis
ABG Values of
pH 7.49
PaCO2 40
HCO3 42
PaO2 80
Indicates what condition
Metabolic Alkalosis
Measures oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood. Assesses pH, partial pressure of oxygen, partial pressure of carbon dioxide, saturation of oxygen, and bicarbonate.
Arterial blood gases test
What are the systems that regulate acid-base balance in the body?
Buffer Systems, Respiratory Regulation of Acid Base Balance and Renal control of hydrogen ion concentration.
Causes of Respiratory Acidosis
Hypoventilation or or any condition that depresses ventilation. Brain injury, chest injuries, emphysema, COPD, Asthma, Pneumonia, Overdose of barbituates, sedatives. Crush injury, penetrating wounds, blunt force
What acid-base imbalance is caused by hypoventilation or or any condition that depresses ventilation. Brain injury, chest injuries, emphysema, COPD, Asthma, Pneumonia, Overdose of barbituates, sedatives. Crush injury, penetrating wounds, blunt force
Respiratory Acidosis
Causes of Respiratory Alkalosis
Hyperventilation, can be triggered by fear, anxiety, fever, pain, rapid mechanical ventilation, hypoxia at high altitudes. Overstimulation of the respiratory center, salicylate poisoning, brain tumors, meningitis, encephalitis and Pulmonary embolus.
What acid-base imbalance is caused by Hyperventilation - can be triggered by fear, anxiety, fever, pain, rapid mechanical ventilation, hypoxia at high altitudes. Overstimulation of the respiratory center, salicylate poisoning, brain tumors, meningitis, encephalitis and Pulmonary embolus.
Respiratory Alkalosis
Causes of Metabolic Acidosis
Kidney disease, Diabetes, diarrhea, diuretics.
What acid-base imbalance is caused by Kidney disease, Diabetes, diarrhea, diuretics.
Metabolic Acidosis
Causes of Metabolic Alkalosis
Excessive ingestion of antacids and milk, TPN of sodium bicarbonate, Loss of gastic fluids from vomiting or suctioning.
What acid-base imbalance is caused by Excessive ingestion of antacids and milk, TPN of sodium bicarbonate, Loss of gastic fluids from vomiting or suctioning.
Metabolic Alkalosis
Signs & Symptoms of Metabolic Alkalosis
Irritability, confusion, Tetany-like symptoms, Hyperactive reflexes, hypoventilation, shallow breathing
Irritability, confusion, Tetany-like symptoms, Hyperactive reflexes, hypoventilation, shallow breathing could indicate which acid-base imbalance?
Metabolic Alkalosis
Signs & Symptoms of Metabolic Acidosis
Headache, lethargy, confusion, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal discomfort, coma, dysrhythmias, deep and rapid respirations (kussmaul respirations)
Headache, lethargy, confusion, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal discomfort, coma, dysrhythmias, deep and rapid respirations (kussmaul respirations)could indicate which acid-base imbalance?
Metabolic Acidosis
Respiratory Alkalosis signs and symptons
Apprehension, hyperventilation, dizziness, palpitations, tetany-like symptons, hyperactive reflexes, positive chvostek sign, positive trousseau sign
Apprehension, hyperventilation, dizziness, palpitations, tetany-like symptons, hyperactive reflexes, positive chvostek sign, positive trousseau sign could indicate which acid base imbalance
Respiratory Alkalosis
Respiratory Acidosis signs and symptons
Hypotension, heart block, prolonged PR interval, tachycardia, weak thready pulse, warm flushed skin, rapid shallow respirations, papillidema, Elevated ICP, head ache, drowsiness, altered mental status, seizures, coma
Hypotension, heart block, prolonged PR interval, tachycardia, weak thready pulse, warm flushed skin, rapid shallow respirations, papillidema, Elevated ICP, head ache, drowsiness, altered mental status, seizures, coma could indicate which acid base imbalance
Respiratory Acidosis
The measure of acid and base strength.
pH or potential hydrogen
Atom bearing an electrical charge
Ion
Basic substance of matter
Element
Solution that has a higher molecular concentration than the cell; also called a hyperosmolar solution
Hypertonic solution
Chemical reaction wherein the bonding between atoms in a molecule is broken and simpler products are formed
decomposition
Combination of atoms of two or more elements
compound
Ion bearing a negative charge
anion
any substance that in a solution yields hydrogen ions bearing a positive charge
acid
Ability of a membrane to permit substances to pass through it
permeability
atoms of the same element that unit with each other
molecule
Fluid consisting of the plasma in the blood vessels and the lymph in the lymphatic system
intravascular fluid
Fluid outside of the cells; includes intersticial, intravascular, synovial, cerebrospinal, and serous fluids; aqueous and virtreous humor, and endolymph and perilymph.
Extracellular Fluid
Chemical reaction when two or more atoms called reactants bond and form a more complex molecular product.
Synthesis
joined with oxygen
oxidized
diffusion from a region of higher concentration to a region of lower concentration
osmosis
process of fluids and the substances dissolved in them being forced through the cell membrane by hydrostatic pressure
filtration
Solution that has a lower molecular concentration than the cell; also called hypo-osmolar solution
hypotonic solution
detectable accumulation of increased interstitial fluid
edema
smallest unit of an element that still retains the properties of that element that cannot be altered by any chemical change
atom
condition characterized by an excessive loss of hydrogen ions from a solution
alkalosis
ion bearing a positive charge
cation
anything that occupies space and possesses mass
matter
concentration of solutes per liter of cellular fluid
osmolarity
product formed when an acid and a base react with each other
salt
atoms of the same element that have different atomic weights
isotopes
fluid within the cells
intracellular fluid
element or compound that, when dissoved in water or another solvent, dissociates (separates) into ions
electrolyte
In a solution, liquid or gas, movement of molecules from an area of high molecular concentration to one of low molecular concentration
diffusion
condition characterized by an excessive number of hydrogen ions in a solution
acidosis
substance that when dissociated produces ions that will combine with hydrogen ions
base
diffusion used to separate molecules out of a solution by passing them through a semipermeable membrane
dialysis
Measurement of the total concentration of dissolved particles per kilogram of water
osmolality
Fluid in tissue spaces around each cell
Intersticial fluid
Administration of fluids, electrolytes, nutrients, or medications by the venous route
intravenous
Rupture of red blood cells due to osmosis
hemolysis
Equilibrium; consistency of body fluids
Homeostasis
Normal resiliency of skin
Turgor
Membrane that allows passage of only certain substances
semipermeable membrane
pressure exerted against the cell membrane by the water inside a cell
osmotic pressure
seepage of fluid into the interstitial tissue as a result of accidental dislodgement of the IV needle from the vien
infiltration
condition wherein more water is lost from the body than is replaced
dehydration
substance that attempts to maintain pH range or hydrogen ion concentration in the presence of added acids or bases
buffer
measurement of levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide, pH, partial pressure of oxygen, partial pressure of carbon dioxide, saturation of oxygen, and bicarbonate in arterial blood
Arterial blood gases
substances combined in no specific way
mixture
solution that has the same molecular concentration as does the cell; also called isosmolar solution
isotonic solution
Pressure that a fluid exerts against a membrane; also called filtration force.
Hydrostatic pressure
decreased oxygen level in the blood
Hypoxemia