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Fluid & Electrolytes Part 3 Flashcards

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Homeostasis of Hydrogen (H+) concentration in body fluids =

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Acid Balance

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When a hydrogen imbalance occurs, what happens?

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The H+ shifts between the intracellular & extracellular compartments to compensate for the imbalance

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A minor hydrogen change can have major effects on-

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Cellular Function

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For optimal cell function, we need a steady balance of -

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Acids & Bases

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Used to evaluate acid-base balance =

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Arterial Blood Gas (ABG)

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This is an indirect measurement of H+ ion concentration =

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Arterial pH

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What is the arterial pH a result of?

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Respiratory & Kidney Compensation Function

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What is your pH an expression of?

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The balance between Carbon Dioxide (CO2) and Bicarbonate (HCO3)

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CO2 is regulated by-

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The Lungs

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10
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HCO3 is regulated by-

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The Kidneys

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The greater the H+ concentration =

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The more acidic bodily fluids are and the lower the pH

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The lower the H+ concentration =

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More alkaline the bodily fluids are and the higher the pH

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The normal pH of Arterial Blood (Serum) =

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7.35 - 7.45

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Whenever your pH is lower than 7.35 it is-

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Acidosis

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15
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Whenever your pH is higher than 7.35 it is-

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Alkalosis

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What is Acidosis?

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An increase in H+ ions

Lose base (Bicarbonate / HCO3)

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What is Alkalosis?

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A decrease in H+ ions

Gain base (Bicarbonate / HCO3)

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18
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When does death occur due to a poor pH?

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Less than or equal to 6.8

Greater than or equal to 7.8

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19
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How do you treat an acid base imbalance?

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You have to fix whatever the problem is that’s causing the acid base imbalance to fix the acid base imbalance

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20
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To maintain acid base balance, what are the 3 different bodily mechanisms to compensate for it?

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Chemical Buffers (Carbonic Acid-Bicarbonate System)

Respiratory Regulation & Compensation

Renal Regulation & Compensation

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21
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How do the lungs impact the acid-base balance?

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The lungs can release or retain acid

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How does the Carbonic Acid-Bicarbonate System impact the acid-base balance?

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It can send out chemical buffers to neutralize excess acid or excess base

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How do the kidneys impact the acid-base balance?

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They can either retain or excrete acids and bases

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What are the chemical buffers and protein buffers that can be released to regulate acid-base balance?

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Chemical Buffers = Bicarbonate & Intracellular Fluid

Protein Buffers = Albumin & Globulins

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This buffer is the first line of defense for the acid-base balance =
Chemical Buffers
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How do chemical buffers neutralize excess acid or base?
They either bind or release hydrogen ions as needed
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How fast is the response from chemical buffers?
It’s a quick response (reacts within seconds of imbalance)
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What is the benefit of chemical buffers?
It allows very little change in your pH and it keeps the ratio of 1 to 20 acid bicarbonate
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What should your ratio of Carbonic Acid be to your Base Bicarbonate?
1 Carbonic Acid to 20 Base Bicarbonate
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This is the secondary buffer to respond to pH imbalance =
Respiratory Buffer
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This buffer works within minutes =
Respiratory Buffer
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How does the respiratory buffer control hydrogen levels?
By the blood via CO2 level control
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The receptors can sense a change in CO2 level =
Chemoreceptors
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Once Chemoreceptors sense a change in CO2 level, what occurs?
A signal is sent to the brain to alter rate and depth of the pt’s respirations
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What does Hyperventilation do?
It blows off excess hydrogen ions thus decreasing hydrogen ions
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What does Hypoventilation do?
Increases hydrogen ions or retains the H+ ions
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What does carbon dioxide control?
Hydrogen levels
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What is the last buffer to respond to pH imbalance?
Kidney Buffers
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How long do Kidney Buffers take to respond?
Much slower to respond (3-5 days)
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What is the benefit of kidney buffers?
It’s more efficient and long-term
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Kidneys control bicarbonate movement in the -
Urine
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The kidneys can cause bicarbonate to be-
Reabsorbed into the bloodstream or excreted in the urine dependent upon the blood levels of H+
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What can the kidneys produce to impact a hydrogen imbalance if needed?
Bicarbonate
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What can cause bicarbonate reabsorption and production?
A higher level of Hydrogen ions
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If the level of hydrogen is high, what will the pH be?
Under 7.35
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If the level of hydrogen is low, what will the pH be?
Over 7.45
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Impaired renal function =
Impaired renal compensation
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Why is it so important to keep a person who is incontinent dry?
Urine is acidic. This can cause pressure ulcers & tissue breakdown
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The average pH value for urine =
A pH of 6
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What pH would be considered acidic for urine?
A pH of 5 or below
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HCO3 =
Bicarbonate
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What’s the normal pH look like?
Between 7.35 and 7.45
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What’s the normal pCo2 look like?
35-45 mm Hg
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What’s the normal po2 look like?
80-100 mm Hg
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Sao2 =
Less than 95%
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What should a base deficit look like?
-2
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What should base excess look like?
+2 mEq/L
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Where is an ABG drawn from?
Straight from the artery
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Who can carry out a ABG?
A Lab Tech A Respiratory Tech
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Whenever a lab tech or respiratory tech finishes taking an ABG, how long do they need to hold pressure for?
Five Minutes
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What needs to be done if an ABG sample is not taken straight to the lab and there’s any kind of delay?
The sample needs to be put on ice
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What are the different types of acid-base imbalances?
Respiratory Acidosis Respiratory Alkalosis Metabolic Acidosis Metabolic Alkalosis

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