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Ch. 14 Vocab
Med-Surg
14
Nursing
Undergraduate 1
05/24/2013
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pH
 Definition
a measure of the body fluid's free hydrogen ion level
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acids
 Definition
substances that release hydrogen ions when dissolved in water
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dissociates
 Definition
seperates
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base
 Definition
a substance that binds free hydrogen ions in solution
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anaerobic
 Definition
lacking adequate oxygen
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hyperventilation
 Definition
a state of increased rate and depth of breathing
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hypoventilation
 Definition
a state of decreased rate and depth of breathing
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acidosis
 Definition
blood pH is below normal
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alkalosis
 Definition
blood pH is above normal
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hyperkalemia
 Definition
elevated blood potassium levels
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Kussmaul respirations
 Definition
breaths are deep and rapid and not under voluntary control
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hypocalcemia
 Definition
low calcium levels
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hypokalemia
 Definition
low potassium levels
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tetany
 Definition
continuous contractions
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