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CAPA ABGs / Acid-Base Balance

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What is the normal value for pH in humans?   7.35 - 7.45  
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What is the normal value for pCO2 in humans?   35-45  
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What is ithe normal pO2 values?   80-100  
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What is the normal HCO3 (Bicarbonate) level?   22-26  
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A pH of 7.2 is ?   Acidic  
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Carbon dioxide is an acid or a base?   Acid  
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What organ controls CO2?   lungs  
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CO2 has a _________ relationship with pH   inverse  
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A pH of 7.5 is acidic or basic?   Basic (Alkaline)  
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HCO3 (bicarbonate) is controled by what organ?   Kidneys  
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A HCO3 of 20 is acidic or alkaline?   Acidic  
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A HCO3 of 28 is acidic or alkaline?   Alkaline (Base)  
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HCO3 is the body's ______________________   buffer system (controlled by the kidneys - kicks in when respiratory control faile)  
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Respiratory Acidosis is caused by what?   Lungs failing to eliminate CO2 (not breathing, shallow breathing, decreased ventilation)  
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Confusion, Headache, Tachycardia and weakness are signs of what?   Acute Respiratory Acidosis  
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Weakness, Dull Headache, Sleep Disturbance, Impaired memory, and Personality changes are signs of what?   Chronic Respiratory Acidosis (e.g. COPD, Emphysema, OSA)  
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When CO2 increases, pH ______________   decreases (becomes acidodic)  
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How does the nurse treat Respiratory Acidosis?   Maintain patent airway, oxygen therapy, pulmonary toilet, ventilation support  
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What should the PACU nurse assess often when a patient has Respiratory Acidosis?   LOC  
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Hyperventilation can lead to what?   Respiratory Alkalosis  
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Name causes of respiratory Alkalosis   Anxiety, Mechanical ventilation, Hypoxemia, CNS stimulation  
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Chvostek's and Trousseau's sign are symptoms of what disorder   Respiratory Alkalosis  
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Tetany, Paresthesia, Tachycardia, pale, anxiety are signs of what?   Respiratory Alkalosis  
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How do you treat Respiratory Alkalosis?   Decrease the respiratory rate (decrease ventilator, focused breathing, oxygen therapy)  
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What are some causes of Metabolic Acidosis?   DKA, Renal Failure, Diarrhea, Shock, Alcoholism  
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What are signs of Metabolic Acidosis   Warm flushed skin, fatigue, weakness, Kussmaul's respirations, decreased LOC  
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How do you treat Metabolic Acidosis?   Hydration, Correct the underlying cause (sodium Bicarbonate not usually given)  
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Blood transfusions may cause what acid/base disorder?   Metabolic Alkalosis (blood product is basic)  
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N/V, certain medications, and TPN may cause what?   Metabolic Alkalosis  
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What is the hallmark sign of Metabloic Alkalosis?   Increased bicarbonate level with rising pCO2  
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Confusion, Seizures, hypotension, shallow breathing, and tingling/numbness are signs of what?   Metabolic Alkalosis  
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How do you treat Metabolic Alkalosis?   Antiemetic medication, seizures precautions, replace electrolytes as indicated by labs  
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What is the body's quick compensation mechanism for acid/base disruption?   Respiratory rate (very sensative and compensates quickly)  
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How does the kidney compensate for acid/base disorders   Changes the amount of Hydrogen excreted and bicarbonate retained (more powerful, but slower than respiratory compensation)  
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