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NU 308 Acid & Base Imbalances Bushey Test With Complete Solution
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NU 308 Acid & Base Imbalances Bushey TestWith Complete Solution
Do you remember what the normal pH level is??? - ANSWER 7.35-7.45
In terms of acidosis, this means what has happened? - ANSWER -Increased amount
of acid (H+)
*OR*
-Decreased/Loss of base (HCO3)
With acidosis what type of symptoms do we see in general and what major
Electrolyte imbalance? - ANSWER CNS *depression* & *hyper*kalemia
We see hyperkalemia in acidosis because why? - ANSWER Because the body is trying
to send hydrogen ions out into the cells to get rid of the acid levels in the blood
In the process is sends K+ as well
In terms of alkalosis, this means what has happened? - ANSWER -Increased amount
of base (HCO3)
*OR*
-Decreased/Loss of acid (H+)
With alkalosis what type of symptoms do we see in general and what major
Electrolyte imbalance? - ANSWER CNS *stimulation* and *hypo*kalemia
When it comes the body attempting to maintain it's acid-base balance, it does so
with what 3 buffers? - ANSWER -Hemoglobin and Bicarbonate (chemical buffers)
, -Lungs
-Kidneys
The chemical buffers are helpful because they work almost ___________. - ANSWER
Instantly/immediately
How do the lungs help maintain acid-base balance? - ANSWER They help by either
blowing off CO2 (decreasing acid) *or* retaining CO2 (increasing acid)
Lungs specifically are used to compensate for what type of acid-base imbalance? -
ANSWER Metabolic
How quickly do the lungs begin working? - ANSWER Quickly - within minutes to
hours
How do the kidneys help regulate the acid-base balance? - ANSWER They can wither
increase or decrease the amount of HCO3 (base) or H+ (acid) in the blood as it
filters through.
However, how long does it take the kidneys to kick in? - ANSWER Can take hours to
days
Typically if the lung or kidney is the result of the imbalance, the other is... - ANSWER
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