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
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