Term
PaCO2 levels
– Normal PaCO2 fluctuates between __ and ___mm
Hg
– Values above __ mm Hg signal respiratory acidosis
– Values below __ mm Hg indicate respiratory
alkalosis |
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Term
| If your CO2 is HIGH, then INCREASE 1. and 2. of ventilations. |
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Definition
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Term
| metabolic acidosis results in 1.____ and 2.__ and will look like 3.4.5. |
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Definition
| decrease in consciousness, hyperventilation...tachycardia, tachypnea, pulmonary edema, coma |
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Term
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Definition
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Term
– 1.___ compensate for respiratory imbalances.
– 2.___ compensates for metabolic imbalances. |
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Definition
1. kidneys
2. respiratory system |
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Term
– The 1.___ in the brain stem – acts within 1-3 minutes
– 2.___ mechanisms – require hours to days to effect pH changes |
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Definition
1. respiratory system
2. renal mechanisms |
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