Definitions
The concentration of particles in a solution providing pressure in the body
What is Osmolality?
pH 7.50, PCO2 40, PO2 85, HCO3 30
What is metabolic alkalosis?
Sodium
What is 135-145 meq/L?
Major intracellular cations
What is potassium?
Bicarb
What is a buffer?
The loss of water and electrolytes from ECF is called this
What is hypovolemia?
pH 7.32, PCO2 50, O2 saturation 90%
Potassium
What is 3.5-5.0 meq/L ?
This is deposited in bone and plays a role in parathyroid hormone regulation
What is calcium?
Acids are excreted by this system
What is the renal system/kidneys?
Fluid leaking into the tissue; skin is cool and pale at site
What is edema?
pH 7.58, PCO2, HCO3 24, Po2 55
What is respiratory alkalosis?
Calcium
What is 8.5-10.5 mg/dL ?
This electrolyte helps with the metabolism of carbohydrates and protein as well as with cardiac function and muscle relaxation
What is magnesium?
To determine acidosis or alkalosis you would look at me first?
What is pH?
These hormones regulate fluid balance
What is ADH, Aldosterone, and Renin?
pH 7.20, PCO2 40, PO2 55, HCO3 18
What is metabolic acidosis?
Magnesium
What is 1.6-2.6 meq/dL ?
Maintains blood volume, fluid balance, and major electrolyte in ECF
What is sodium?
A positive Chvostek's sign indicates
What is hypocalcemia?
This is the best indicator for fluid balance
What is daily weights?
A patient with COPD is suspectible developing CO2 retention which in turn causes this?
What is respiratory acidosis?
7.35-7.45
What is normal pH?
Sudden weight gain, tachycardia, JVD, edema, and crackles are the sign of this
What is fluid overload?
Alkalosis, shallow respirations, confusion, N/V, weakness, flat T wave on ECG, decreased DTRs
Waht is hypokalemia or SIC WALT?