Exam 1 - NR324 / NR 324 (Latest 2024 / 2025) : Adult Health I - Chamberlain

Exam 1 - NR324 / NR 324 (Latest 2024 / 2025) : Adult Health I - Chamberlain What is wrong with the body during DKA? - ANSWER It is too acidic Do people with COPD and other chronic respiratory illnesses hyper or hypoventilate? - ANSWER HYPOventilate What organs are the two regulators of acid in our body? - ANSWER Lungs and kidneys When will a patient display Kussmaul breathing in relation to acid-base balance? - ANSWER During acidosis / Normal pH range of blood - ANSWER 7.35-7.45 normal PaCo2 - ANSWER 35-45 mm Hg PaO2 normal levels - ANSWER 80-100