Interpreting Acid-Base Disorders

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When determining how to interpret acid base disorders, what is the FIRST lab value to look at? Options: pH, Bicarbonate, Sodium, Calcium

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pH

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When determining to interpret acid base disorders, a pH >7.45 is classified as what?

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Alkalosis

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When determining how to interpret acid base disorders, a metabolic disorder is indicated when the bicarbonate value is which of the following? same direction as potassium, opposite direction of potassium, same direction as pH, opposite direction of pH

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same direction as pH

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When determining how to interpret acid base disorders, what is indicated when the pH is <7.35 and pCO2 is >45Hg?

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Respiratory acidosis

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A respiratory disorder is indicated when the pC02 value is which of the following? Opposite direction as pH, Same direction as pH, Opposite direction as sodium, Same direction as sodium

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Opposite direction as pH

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What is indicated when the pH, pCO2, and bicarbonate are all increased compared to normal? So...all values are up.

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Metabolic alkalosis

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When determining how to interpret acid base disorders, which three lab values are crucial? pCO2, HCO3, p02; pH, Na, HC03; pH, pC02, HC03

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pH, pC02, HC03

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When determining acid base disorders, what is indicated when the pH is >7.45 and pC02 is <35 mm Hg?

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respiratory alkalosis

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When determining how to interpret acid base disorders, what is generally indicated when the pH, pC02, and bicarbonate are all decreased compared to normal?

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Metabolic acidosis

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What is the primary cause of respiratory alkalosis?

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Hyperventilation