Flashcards in Acid Base Balance Deck (8):
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What are the three main components of the buffer system?
Circulating bicarbonate (HCO3)
Respiratory system
Renal system
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What are the four main clinical presentations of acid base disorders?
Respiratory acidosis
Respiratory alkalosis
Metabolic acidosis
Metabolic alkalosis
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Is a pt acidic or basic aid they are retaining co2 (can't breath)?
Acidic
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If a pt is hyperventilating is she acidic or basic? (Blowing out too much co2)
Basic
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What produces the fastest response during acidotic/alkalodic emergencies?
Buffer system
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What is an H+ ion?
Acid
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What is an OH ion?
Base
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