Acid-Base Disorders - Case Scenarios

Question 1

Acid Base Disorder chart (memorize)

Answer 1

Question 2

Case 1

Answer 2

1) pH = 7.7 (alkalosis)
2) PCO2 = 25mm (respiratory)
3) HCO3- = 20mEq/L (respiratory)

Respiratory alkalosis

Decrease of kidney retention of HCO3- (bicarbonate ion)

Question 3

Case 2

Answer 3

1) pH = 7.25 (acidosis)
2) PCO2 = 39mm (normal)
3) HCO3 = 20 mEq/L (Metabolic)

Metabolic acidosis without compensation