Choose one and write out Ka expression for one of the conditions below and calculate the pH based on lab results below. Be sure to show every step of your work. (Using Table 11. 10 and PDF - Nursing Quick Reference for Health) :
i) Respiratory Acidosis
(HCO3- Within Normal Limit (WNL), pCO2 Increase, pH decrease)
(1) [H2CO3] = 55.8 mmole/L
(2) [HCO3- ] = 24 mmole/L (WNL)
ii) Metabolic Acidosis
(HCO3- decrease, pCO2 WNL, pH decrease)
(1) [H2CO3] = 2.4 mmole/L (WNL)
(2) [HCO3-] = 8 mmole/L
iii) Respiratory Alkalosis – Hyperventilation
(HCO3- WNL, pCO2 decrease, pH increase)
(1) [H2CO3] = 1.4 mmole/L
(2) [HCO3] = 24 mmole/L (WNL)
iv) Metabolic Alkalosis.
(HCO3- increase, pCO2 WNL, pH increase)
(1) [H2CO3] = 2.4 mmole/L (WNL)
(2) [HCO3] = 35 mmole/L