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Aldosterone

Ans: is a hormone that is released to conserve more water when necessary by
increasing re-absorption of sodium and water in renal tubule

Quiz anasarca

Ans: edema that is generalized throughout the body

Quiz anion

Ans: are negatively charged

Quiz antidiuretic hormome (ADH)

Ans: regulates fluid volume by controlling water losses in the urine

Quiz What does the antidiuretic hormone promotes?

Ans: reabsorption of water into the blood

Quiz Who measures the hydrogen concentration in the plasma?

Ans: pH

, Quiz Who indicates the adequacy of pulmonary ventilation?

Ans: PaCO2

Quiz What does PaCO2 mean?

Ans: the partial pressure of carbon dioxide

Quiz Who indicates the activity in the kidneys to retain or excrete bicarbonate?

Ans: HCO3

Quiz Is PaCO2 an acid or a base?

Ans: acid

Quiz Is HCO3 an acid or a base?

Ans: base

Quiz What is the normal range for pH?

Ans: 7.35 - 7.45

Quiz What is the normal range for PaCO2?

Ans: 35 - 45 mm Hg

Quiz What is the normal range for HCO3?

Ans: 22 - 26 mEq/L

Quiz When interpreting an ABG result what do you focus on?

Ans: I focus on the pH, PaCO2, and HCO3; focus on patterns

Quiz When dealing with acid-base, respiratory always flow in what direction?

Ans: opposite

Quiz Regarding to respiratory, if the pH is increased what is the direction flow of
PCO2?

Ans: decreased

Quiz Regarding to respiratory, if the pH is increased and the PCO2 is decreased
what state is the patient in?

Ans: respiratory alkalosis