HW) Aspirin Poisoning


When your body fluids contain too much acid, it’s known as acidosis. Acidosis occurs when your kidneys and lungs can’t keep your body’s pH in balance. Many of the body’s processes produce acid. Your lungs and kidneys can usually compensate for slight pH imbalances, but problems with these organs can lead to excess acid accumulating in your body.

The acidity of your blood is measured by determining its pH. The pH of your blood should be around 7.4. According to the American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC), acidosis is characterized by a pH of 7.35 or lower. Alkalosis (too much base) characterized by a pH level of 7.45 or higher. While seemingly slight, these numerical differences can be serious.

YOUR TASK: To determine whether or not the patient requires immediate medical care based on blood sample data.


The chart below represents blood sample data received from patients reporting aspirin overdose. Complete each patient’s chart and determine whether or not immediate medical care is necessary for metabolic acidosis and/or respiratory alkalosis. According to the AACC, normal blood pH ranges between 7.35 and 7.45. As evidence, you must show all your work.


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