NR 324 Exam 1 (Already Graded A+)

What is wrong with the body during DKA? correct answers It is too acidic Do people with COPD and other chronic respiratory illnesses hyper or hypoventilate? correct answers HYPOventilate What organs are the two regulators of acid in our body? correct answers Lungs and kidneys When will a patient display Kussmaul breathing in relation to acid-base balance? correct answers During acidosis / Normal pH range of blood correct answers 7.35-7.45 normal PaCo2 correct answers 35-45 mm Hg PaO2 normal levels correct answers 80-100 Normal HCO3 levels correct answers 22-26mEq/L Ratio of carbonic acid to bicarbonate in a healthy state correct answers 1:20 Three regulatory mechanisms of acid-base regulation correct answers Buffer system respiratory system renal system Which regulatory system responds immediately? correct answers The buffer system. It is your natural neutral reaction process Which system responds in minutes and reaches its maximum effort within hours? correct answers Respiratory system Which regulatory system takes 2-3 days to respond? correct answers Renal system What type of acid-base imbalance would someone who took too much Aspirin have? correct answers Respiratory acidosis Why is a brown bag helpful for someone with respiratory alkalosis to breathe into? correct answers Because they can help return the CO2 back to their body that they lost from hyperventilating What type of meds are useful for someone in Respiratory alkalosis? correct answers Minor tranquilizers and anti-anxiety meds such as Ativan because they are hyperventilating and need help relaxing