{"id":6950,"date":"2016-10-19T21:52:59","date_gmt":"2016-10-19T21:52:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.picmonic.com\/pages\/?p=6950"},"modified":"2024-01-10T15:36:33","modified_gmt":"2024-01-10T15:36:33","slug":"acid-base-imbalances-made-easy-picmonic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.picmonic.com\/pages\/acid-base-imbalances-made-easy-picmonic\/","title":{"rendered":"Acid-Base Imbalances Made Easy with Picmonic"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"628\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.picmonic.com\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/picmonic-acid-base-imbalances-made-easy-1200x628-1.jpg\" alt=\"Acid-Base Imbalances Made Easy\" class=\"wp-image-16374\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.picmonic.com\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/picmonic-acid-base-imbalances-made-easy-1200x628-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.picmonic.com\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/picmonic-acid-base-imbalances-made-easy-1200x628-1-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.picmonic.com\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/picmonic-acid-base-imbalances-made-easy-1200x628-1-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.picmonic.com\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/picmonic-acid-base-imbalances-made-easy-1200x628-1-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.picmonic.com\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/picmonic-acid-base-imbalances-made-easy-1200x628-1-370x194.jpg 370w, https:\/\/cdn.picmonic.com\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/picmonic-acid-base-imbalances-made-easy-1200x628-1-270x141.jpg 270w, https:\/\/cdn.picmonic.com\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/picmonic-acid-base-imbalances-made-easy-1200x628-1-570x298.jpg 570w, https:\/\/cdn.picmonic.com\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/picmonic-acid-base-imbalances-made-easy-1200x628-1-740x387.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We value your time, which is why we made lab values easier than ever to understand with Picmonic\u2019s pathway for acid-base imbalances!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We value your time, which is why we made lab values easier than ever to understand with Picmonic\u2019s learning pathway for acid-base imbalances!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How do I learn and remember the Acid-Base imbalances as a Nursing Student?&nbsp;<\/strong><br>Picmonic has a super-easy nursing acid-base imbalances visual study guide that will help you soak in all the acid-base information you need in a way that you will never forget. We worked hard to make sure this study aid is simple to understand and fun, utilizing the concept of picture-mnemonics and memory palaces, ie turning it into a memorable <em>Picmonic<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.picmonic.com\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/1a-150x150.png\" alt=\"1 acid icon\" class=\"wp-image-14659\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.picmonic.com\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/1a-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/cdn.picmonic.com\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/1a-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.picmonic.com\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/1a-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.picmonic.com\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/1a-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.picmonic.com\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/1a-370x370.png 370w, https:\/\/cdn.picmonic.com\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/1a-270x270.png 270w, https:\/\/cdn.picmonic.com\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/1a-570x570.png 570w, https:\/\/cdn.picmonic.com\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/1a-740x740.png 740w, https:\/\/cdn.picmonic.com\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/1a.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>First,<\/strong> sign up for Picmonic and watch our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.picmonic.com\/pricing\/nursing\">mnemonics for nursing students<\/a> and we promise you&#8217;ll be impressed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.picmonic.com\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/2a-150x150.png\" alt=\"2 acid icon\" class=\"wp-image-14660\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.picmonic.com\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/2a-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/cdn.picmonic.com\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/2a-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.picmonic.com\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/2a-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.picmonic.com\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/2a-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.picmonic.com\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/2a-370x370.png 370w, https:\/\/cdn.picmonic.com\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/2a-270x270.png 270w, https:\/\/cdn.picmonic.com\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/2a-570x570.png 570w, https:\/\/cdn.picmonic.com\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/2a-740x740.png 740w, https:\/\/cdn.picmonic.com\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/2a.png 1088w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Second,<\/strong>&nbsp;read this article to learn the basics of how to interpret acid-base imbalances in 3 steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.picmonic.com\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/3a-150x150.png\" alt=\"3 acid icon\" class=\"wp-image-14661\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.picmonic.com\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/3a-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/cdn.picmonic.com\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/3a-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.picmonic.com\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/3a-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.picmonic.com\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/3a-768x767.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.picmonic.com\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/3a-370x370.png 370w, https:\/\/cdn.picmonic.com\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/3a-270x270.png 270w, https:\/\/cdn.picmonic.com\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/3a-570x569.png 570w, https:\/\/cdn.picmonic.com\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/3a-740x739.png 740w, https:\/\/cdn.picmonic.com\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/3a.png 1081w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Third,<\/strong>&nbsp;test your knowledge afterward with Picmonic&#8217;s quizzes!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you already learn the nursing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.picmonic.com\/pricing\/nursing\">Picmonics<\/a>? Make sure you do BEFORE reading below ;)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, watch Dr. Kendall Wyatt,&nbsp;MD, RN, EMTP, teach the basics of how to interpret Acid-Base Imbalances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6xM7uFEAWP4\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, read and learn the basics of how to interpret acid-base imbalances in these 3 steps*<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.picmonic.com\/pathways\/nursing\/courses\/standard\/medical-surgical-nursing-pathophysiology-296\/acid-base-imbalances-1388\/how-to-interpret-acid-base-disorders_1491\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Memorize<\/a> the normal lab values<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.picmonic.com\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/lt3-01.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"52\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.picmonic.com\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/lt3-01-52x300.png\" alt=\"pH Scale: Is it an Acid or Base?\" class=\"wp-image-9569\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.picmonic.com\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/lt3-01-52x300.png 52w, https:\/\/cdn.picmonic.com\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/lt3-01.png 156w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 52px) 100vw, 52px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>pH: 7.35-7.45<br>pCO2: 35-45 mmHg<br>HCO3: 22-26 mmHg<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em> <\/em><em><\/em><em>Helpful Hint:<\/em> Look at the numbers .35 and .45 in the pH levels. Looks pretty similar to the lab values of 35-45 in pCO2, right? You\u2019ve already got two lab values memorized right there!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you have those lab values memorized, it\u2019s easy to recognize what is abnormal. Now, if a patient\u2019s pH falls below 7.35, they are in a state of acidosis (remember the acidic-lemon?). If the patient\u2019s pH is above 7.45, the patient would be in a state of alkalosis (the elk-loser).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Figure out what kind of acidosis or alkalosis our patient is in: respiratory or metabolic?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here, we first look at the partial pressure of carbon dioxide (pCO2) in the blood. CO2 is acidic in the body and is regulated through respiration. Think: Breathing. We blow off CO2 with every breath.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A good little trick here is to look at the pH and see what direction it\u2019s going (up or down), and then look at the CO2 and see what direction that\u2019s going. If they are going in the opposite direction, then we have ourselves a patient with a respiratory disorder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.picmonic.com\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Alkalosis.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"463\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.picmonic.com\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Alkalosis.webp\" alt=\"alkalosis character\" class=\"wp-image-23667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.picmonic.com\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Alkalosis.webp 463w, https:\/\/www.picmonic.com\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Alkalosis-300x254.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.picmonic.com\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Alkalosis-370x313.webp 370w, https:\/\/www.picmonic.com\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Alkalosis-270x229.webp 270w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 463px) 100vw, 463px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.picmonic.com\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Screenshot-2018-12-13-11.12.34.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.picmonic.com\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Screenshot-2018-12-13-11.12.34-215x300.png\" alt=\"Acidosis\" class=\"wp-image-12101\" width=\"175\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.picmonic.com\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Screenshot-2018-12-13-11.12.34-215x300.png 215w, https:\/\/cdn.picmonic.com\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Screenshot-2018-12-13-11.12.34.png 586w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 215px) 100vw, 215px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s where you take part one (acidosis or alkalosis) and match it here with respiratory (respiratory acidosis or respiratory alkalosis), and voila! You\u2019ve solved yourself an acid-base problem, my friend. There\u2019s more information about this in Picmonic\u2019s colorful nursing acid-base imbalances illustrated study aid, but these are the basics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, if you\u2019re saying, \u201cWait, the pH and the pCO2 are not going in opposite directions!\u201d Then have no fear, you move on to step three.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Check the bicarbonate (HCO3) level.<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.picmonic.com\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/lt3-04.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"283\" height=\"275\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.picmonic.com\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/lt3-04.png\" alt=\"bicarbonate (HCO3) level\" class=\"wp-image-9572\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Step three is to check the bicarbonate (HCO3) level. The normal range for HCO3 levels is 22-26 mmHg, and this is regulated by the kidneys. Because of this, it is slow to react and can take up to 24 hours to begin compensating, whereas the respiratory system can respond in minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the HCO3 is going in the same direction as the pH, then we most likely have ourselves a metabolic problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do we know which disorder it is?<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"252\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.picmonic.com\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/lt3-05-300x252.png\" alt=\"How do we know which disorder it is?\" class=\"wp-image-9573\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.picmonic.com\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/lt3-05-300x252.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.picmonic.com\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/lt3-05.png 382w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>You can deep dive into this topic with Picmonic\u2019s nursing acid-base imbalances online study guide, but we also have another little trick: if the patient is in a state of metabolic acidosis, then everything is going down, down, down. This means decreased pH, decreased pCO2 and decreased HCO3.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"193\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.picmonic.com\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/lt3-06-193x300.png\" alt=\"metabolic alkalosis\" class=\"wp-image-9574\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.picmonic.com\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/lt3-06-193x300.png 193w, https:\/\/cdn.picmonic.com\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/lt3-06.png 284w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 193px) 100vw, 193px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>On the contrary, if the patient is in a state of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.picmonic.com\/learn\/metabolic-alkalosis_255?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_term=1476906640&amp;utm_content=text_link&amp;utm_campaign=blog_2016\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">metabolic alkalosis<\/a>, then everything is going up, up, up. That means increased pH, increased pCO2, increased HCO3. It\u2019s a cinch, right<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We hope so. If this is still tricky for you, be sure to check out our comprehensive nursing acid-base imbalances online study guide. It\u2019s a visual mnemonics study aid that will help you retain 331% more knowledge than simply reading a textbook. (yes, 331% is per an <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/24868180\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IRB approved study published in PubMed<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.picmonic.com\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/lt3-07.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"128\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.picmonic.com\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/lt3-07-128x300.png\" alt=\"331% more knowledge than simply reading a textbook\" class=\"wp-image-9575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.picmonic.com\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/lt3-07-128x300.png 128w, https:\/\/cdn.picmonic.com\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/lt3-07.png 162w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 128px) 100vw, 128px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Seriously. It\u2019ll be like if your grades are in a state of metabolic alkalosis, the test score numbers will keep going up! &#8230;See what we did there?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re already a whiz and are asking yourself about compensation mechanisms then you\u2019ll have no problem adding those concepts right onto this fundamental base of knowledge. And if you\u2019re not totally sure what compensation mechanisms&nbsp;are, may we introduce you to our nursing acid-base imbalances visual study guide? It\u2019s super helpful and will get you up-to-speed in no time so you\u2019ll really get those concepts burned into your brain! But like, burned in a good way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although side-note, when you\u2019re done fully understanding how to Interpret Acid-Base Disorders, with a Picmonic Free account you can start learning the more detailed Picmonic&#8217;s on acid-base imbalances! After learning these Picmonics in less than an hour, test your knowledge!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<center><a class=\"pls-btn pls-btn--lighten-orange pls-white pls-btn--large pls-font-weight-600\" href=\"https:\/\/www.picmonic.com\/pricing\/nursing\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CLICK HERE TO TRY PICMONIC FREE<\/a><\/center>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><br>YOU WILL NEVER MISS ANOTHER ACID-BASE TEST QUESTION!!!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After that, there\u2019s a whole <a href=\"https:\/\/www.picmonic.com\/pathways\/nursing\/courses\/standard\/fundamentals-of-nursing-273\/burns-1377\">nursing<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.picmonic.com\/pathways\/nursing\/courses\/standard\/fundamentals-of-nursing-273\/burns-1377\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> burns visual <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.picmonic.com\/pathways\/nursing\/courses\/standard\/fundamentals-of-nursing-273\/burns-1377\">study<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.picmonic.com\/pathways\/nursing\/courses\/standard\/fundamentals-of-nursing-273\/burns-1377\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> aid<\/a>&nbsp;too, if\/when you need it. ;)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Happy studying!<br><em>Kendall Wyatt, MD, RN, EMTP<\/em><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.picmonic.com\/masterychallenge\/9120?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_term=1476905872&amp;utm_content=image_link&amp;utm_campaign=blog_2016\" target=\"new\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We value your time, which is why we made lab values easier than ever to understand with Picmonic\u2019s pathway for acid-base imbalances! 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