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Chapter 40 Exam 1

Chapter 40 Exam 1 Edema, pH, acid base respiratory, metabolic

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slight indentation 2mm, normal contours, associated with interstitial fluid volume 30% above normal 1+ Pitting Edema
deeper pit after pressing 4mm, lasts longer than 1+, fairly normal contour 2+ Pitting Edema
deep pit 6 mm, remains several seconds after pressing, skin swelling by general inspection 3+ Pitting Edema
deep pit 8 mm, remains for a prolonged time after pressing possibly minutes, frank swelling 4+ Pitting Edema
fluid can no longer be displaced secondary to excessive interstitial fluid accumulation, no pitting, tissue palpates as form or hard, skin surface shiny, warm, moist. Brawny Edema
7.35-7.45 normal pH
<7.35 acid
>7.45 base
35-45 mm Hg normal PaCO2 (carbon dioxide)
>45 mm Hg acid PaCO2 (carbon dioxide)
<35 mm Hg base PaCO2 (carbon dioxide)
22-26 mEq/L normal HCO3- (bicarbonate)
<22 mEq/L acid HCO3- (bicarbonate)
>26 mEq/L base HCO3- (bicarbonate)
headache, confusion, drowsiness, increase respiratory rate and depth, nausea, vomitting metabolic acidosis
dizziness, tingling of fingers, toes, depressed respirations metabolic alkalosis
lightheadedness, inability to concentrate, hyperventilation respiratory alkalosis
mental cloudiness, dizziness, muscular twitching, unconsciousness respiratory acidosis
weakness, dull headache chronic respiratory acidosis
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