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Title: Based on the following ABG results, what is the most likely acid-base diagnosis? pH = 6.89, PCO2 = ...
Post by: heyoplshelp on Feb 25, 2018
Based on the following ABG results, what is the most likely acid-base diagnosis? pH = 6.89, PCO2 = 24 mm Hg, HCO3 = 4.7 mEq/L
 
  a. Acute (uncompensated) metabolic acidosis
  b. Acute (uncompensated) respiratory acido-sis
  c. Partially compensated metabolic acidosis
  d. Partially compensated respiratory acidosis



Q. 2  Based on the following ABG results, what is the most likely acid-base diagnosis? pH = 7.08, PCO2 = 39 mm Hg, HCO3 = 11.8 mEq/L
 
  a. Acute metabolic acidosis
  b. Acute respiratory acidosis
  c. Partially compensated metabolic acidosis
  d. Partially compensated respiratory acidosis



Q. 3  Based on the following ABG results, what is the most likely acid-base diagnosis? pH = 7.28, PCO2 = 53 mm Hg, HCO3 = 25.8 mEq/L
 
  a. Acute metabolic acidosis
  b. Acute respiratory acidosis
  c. Partially compensated metabolic acidosis
  d. Partially compensated respiratory acidosis



Q. 4  Primary metabolic alkalosis is associated with which of the following?
 
  a. Gain of buffer base
  b. Gain in fixed acids
  c. Low blood CO2 levels
  d. Diabetic crisis



Q. 5  Which of the following is/are cause(s) of metabolic alkalosis? 1. Diuretics 2. Hyperkalemia 3. Hypochloremia 4. Vomiting
 
  a. 1, 3, and 4 only
  b. 2 and 3 only
  c. 1, 2, and 4 only
  d. 2 only



Q. 6  What would be an example of an iatrogenic cause of metabolic alkalosis?
 
  a. Gastric suction
  b. High-salt diet
  c. Discontinuing the patient's diuretics
  d. Vomiting


Title: Based on the following ABG results, what is the most likely acid-base diagnosis? pH = 6.89, PCO2 = ...
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Title: Based on the following ABG results, what is the most likely acid-base diagnosis? pH = 6.89, PCO2 = ...
Post by: heyoplshelp on Feb 25, 2018
I just wanted to write to say thanks a bunch for the answer!