2. If acidosis is the problem, which of the following are possible causes? elevated pCO2 depressed pCO2 elevated HCO3- depressed HCO3- 3.If alkalosis is the problem, which of the following are possible causes? elevated pCO2 depressed pCO2 elevated HCO3- depressed HCO3-
2. If acidosis is the problem, which of the following are possible causes? elevated pCO2 depressed pCO2 elevated HCO3- depressed HCO3- 3.If alkalosis is the problem, which of the following are possible causes? elevated pCO2 depressed pCO2 elevated HCO3- depressed HCO3-
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Chapter1: Phlebotomy: Past And Present And The Healthcare Setting
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2. If acidosis is the problem, which of the following are possible causes?
elevated pCO2
depressed pCO2
elevated HCO3-
depressed HCO3-
3.If alkalosis is the problem, which of the following are possible causes?
elevated pCO2
depressed pCO2
elevated HCO3-
depressed HCO3-
Transcribed Image Text:This activity is designed to help you review the conditions of acidosis and alkalosis, their symptoms and the
ways in which the body tries to compensate for changes in atlu When full-compensation has occurred, pH has
been returned to normal, even if other values are out of line. When compensation is partial, there is evidence
of compensation, but pH still is out of normal-limits. T
Four patients are in the Emergency Room, each for a different reason. All 4 patients are in acid-base-
imbalance OR are just recovering from acid-base imbalance. -Follow the directions below to assess each-
patient's condition.T
PatientT
Arterial pHE
PCO2 (mm Hg)H
HCO, (mEg/liter) E
NormalT
7.35-7.45
35-45T
22-26
Patient AT
7.29
52
30
Patient BT
7.44T
53
35
Patient CH
7.31T
32
19
Patient DT
7.50
28
23
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