Intracellular Fluid (ICF) correct answers fluid within the cells about 70% TBW or 40% of adults
body weight
Extracellular Fluid (ECF) correct answers fluid outside cells about 30% TBW or 20% of adults
body weight
includes vascular (intravascular) & interstitial compartments
Lungs maintain normal pH by... correct answers regulating the concentration of carbon dioxide
in the ECF
Hypoventilation correct answers Retains CO2 (slow rate and depth of breathing) ACIDOSIS
Hyperventilation correct answers blows off CO2 (fast rate and depth of breathing) ALKALOSIS
Normal PaO2 correct answers 80-100 mmHg
Normal pH correct answers 7.35-7.45
Normal PaCO2 correct answers 35-45 mmHg
Normal HCO3 (bicarbonate) correct answers 22-26 mEq/L
Normal O2 sat correct answers 95-100%
Kidneys regulate correct answers Regulate the concentration of bicarbonate in ECF, the kidneys
excrete H+ ions (acidic) and conserve bicarbonate ions (alkaline) to restore balance, Kidneys
take hours to days to compensate for imbalances (2-3 days)
, Potassium Deficit correct answers (A SIC WALT)
Alkalosis
Shallow respiration
Irritability
Confusion
Weakness
Arrhythmias
Lethargy
Thready pulse
Low intestinal mobility
Hyperkalemia correct answers high potassium
Muscles twitches, cramps, paresthesia
Irritability & anxiety
Low BP
EKG changes
Dysrhythmias- irregular rhythm
Abdominal cramping
Diarrhea
Causes of Respiratory Alkalosis correct answers hyperventilation
anxiety
high altitudes
pregnancy
fever
hypoxia