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NRSG 2500 Unit 4 Acid Base Balance
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Body's normal pH
Ans: 7.35-7.45
body's Co2
Ans: 35-45
body's normal bicarb (hco3)
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What are acid base buffer systems?
Ans: -lungs
-kidneys
-cells
What buffer system shows up first?
Ans: lungs
Are you acidotic or alkalotic if your pH is high?
Ans: alkalotic
can kidneys excrete K+ in renal failure?
Ans: no
when you throw up, what electrolyte are you losing?
Ans: potassium (causes you to go alkalotic)
is potassium associated w/ being acidic or alkalotic?
Ans: Acidic
NRSG 2500 Unit 4 Acid Base Balance
Questions and Answers (100% Correct
Answers) Already Graded A+
Body's normal pH
Ans: 7.35-7.45
body's Co2
Ans: 35-45
body's normal bicarb (hco3)
© 2025 Assignment Expert
Ans: 22-26
Exampromax - Stuvia US
What are acid base buffer systems?
Ans: -lungs
-kidneys
-cells
What buffer system shows up first?
Ans: lungs
Are you acidotic or alkalotic if your pH is high?
Ans: alkalotic
can kidneys excrete K+ in renal failure?
Ans: no
when you throw up, what electrolyte are you losing?
Ans: potassium (causes you to go alkalotic)
is potassium associated w/ being acidic or alkalotic?
Ans: Acidic