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How is acute respiratory acidosis accomplished?
 
  a. By increasing HCO3 reabsorption
  b. By increasing alveolar ventilation
  c. By decreasing HCO3 reabsorption
  d. By decreasing alveolar ventilation



Q. 2  Which of the following are potential causes of respiratory alkalosis? 1. Anxiety 2. Central nervous system depression 3. Hypoxemia 4. Pain
 
  a. 1, 2, and 3 only
  b. 1, 3, and 4 only
  c. 1 and 4 only
  d. 1, 2, 3, and 4



Q. 3  An ABG result shows the pH to be 7.56 and the HCO3- to be 23 mEq/L. Which of the following is the most likely disorder?
 
  a. Metabolic acidosis
  b. Metabolic alkalosis
  c. Respiratory acidosis
  d. Respiratory alkalosis



Q. 4  An ABG result shows pH of 7.35, PaCO2 of 30 mm Hg, and HCO3 of 18 mEq/L. What com-pensatory measure has the body taken to at least partially compensate for the acid-base disorder?
 
  a. Blown off CO2
  b. Retained HCO3
  c. Retained H+
  d. Not enough information to determine
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6 years ago
(Answer to Q. 1)  ANS: B
The main goal in correcting respiratory acidosis is to improve alveolar ventilation. This may entail various respiratory care modalities ranging from bronchial hygiene and lung expansion techniques to endotracheal intubation and mechanical ventilation.

(Answer to Q. 2)  ANS: B
Hypoxemia causes specialized neural structures to signal the brain, increasing ventilation (see Chapter 14). Anxiety, fever, stimulatory drugs, pain, and central nervous system injuries are pos-sible causes of hyperventilation.

(Answer to Q. 3)  ANS: D
If HCO3 is in the normal range in the presence of alkalosis, then the alkalosis probably is of res-piratory origin.

(Answer to Q. 4)  ANS: A
The patient has a compensated metabolic acidosis. This is characterized by a low HCO3, a pH between 7.35 and 7.39, and a low PaCO2. The compensatory response (decreased PaCO2) has restored the pH to the low normal range.
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6 years ago
So that's it? I get an expert answer then we move on with our lives? Not too bad Smiling Face with Open Mouth
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6 years ago
we do it for the love of comments
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