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The respiratory system compensates for metabolic problems by changing which of the following levels?

a. H2O c. CO2
b. HCO3 d. HHb

Q. 2 Respiratory alkalosis may be caused by which of the following?

a. Vomiting c. Hyperventilation
b. Salicylate overdose d. Pneumothorax

Q. 3 After arterial blood has been drawn from a patient, which of the following should be done to the blood?

a. Transported at 37 C c. Transported in an ice bath
b. Processed after 5 minutes d. Placed in the freez-er until processed

Q. 4 A 60-year-old male patient is admitted to the medical unit with a bowel obstruction causing him to vomit frequently.

What is the correct interpretation of the most recent arterial blood gas values for this patient: pH = 7.51; PaCO2 = 43 mm Hg; and HCO3 = 34 mEq/L?
a. Respiratory acidosis c. Respiratory alkalo-sis
b. Metabolic acidosis d. Metabolic alkalosis

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