Definitions
Acid/ Base
Lab values
Electrolytes
Hodge Podge
100
Fluid leaking into the tissue, skin is cool and pale at site.
What is infiltration?
100

ph 7.58, PCO2 20, HCO3 24

What is respiratory alkalosis?

100

Calcium

What is 9-10.5mg/dl?

100
This electrolyte helps with the metabolism of CHO and protein as well as helps with cardiac function and muscle relaxation
What is magnesium?
100

To determine acidosis or alkalosis, one would check this first.

What is pH?

200
The loss of water and electrolytes from ECF is called this.
What is hypovolemia?
200

ph 7.32 PC02 50, HCO3 24

What is respiratory acidosis?

200
Potassium
What is 3.5 - 5.0 meq/L?
200
This is deposited in bone and plays a role in parathyroid hormone regulation
What is calcium?
200
Acids are excreted by this system.
What is the kidneys/renal system?
300
The concentration of particles in a solution or its pulling power is called this
What is osmolarity?
300

pH 7.50, PCO2 40, HCO3 30

What is metabolic alkalosis?

300
Sodium
What is 135-145 meq/L?
300
Major intracellular cations
What is potassium?
300

The most common manifestation of hypocalcemia

What is tetany?

400

This is the best assessment indicator for fluid balance

What is weight?

400
A patient with COPD is suspectible developing C02 retention which in turn cause this.
What is respiratory acidosis?
400
7.35-7.45
What is normal pH?
400
Sudden weight gain, tachycarcdia, distended jugular vein, edema, and crackles are signs of this.
What is hypervolemia?
400
This red streak follows the vein and the skin is hot and inflammed.
What is phlebitis?
500
These hormones regulate fluid balance
What is ADH, Aldosterone and Renin
500

pH 7.20, PCO2 40, HCO3 18

What is metabolic acidosis?

500

Magnesium

What is 1.3-2.1 mEq/dl?

500
Maintains blood volume, fluid balance, and major electrolyte in ECF
What is sodium?
500

Coffee is a recommended beverage in preventing this electrolyte imbalance.

What is hyperkalemia?

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