Acid Base Quiz
Acids and bases when mixed together neutralize each others properties and form a whole new solution. As you are on your road to becoming a nurse you already know what kind of acids are found in the body and their importance. Take up this quiz to test out what you know so far on acids and bases.
- 1.
What is the normal range of carbon dioxide (CO2) in arterial blood?
- A.
35-45
- B.
22-26
- C.
7.35-7.45
- D.
Not listed
Correct Answer
A. 35-45 -
- 2.
What is the normal range of bicarbonate ion (HCO3-) in arterial blood?
- A.
35-45
- B.
22-26
- C.
7.35-7.45
- D.
Not listed
Correct Answer
B. 22-26 -
- 3.
What is the normal range of pH in the body?
- A.
35-45
- B.
22-26
- C.
7.35-7.45
- D.
Not listed
Correct Answer
C. 7.35-7.45 -
- 4.
If HCO3- caused the acidosis or the alkalosis, it is what?
- A.
Metabolic
- B.
Respiratory
- C.
Combined
- D.
None
Correct Answer
A. Metabolic -
- 5.
If the CO2 and the HCO3- caused the imbalance, it is what?
- A.
Metabolic
- B.
Respiratory
- C.
Combined
- D.
None
Correct Answer
C. Combined -
- 6.
If the CO2 caused the acidosis or alkalosis, it is what?
- A.
Metabolic
- B.
Respiratory
- C.
Combined
- D.
None
Correct Answer
B. Respiratory -
- 7.
When there is an abnormal pH and change in one blood parameter. It is
- A.
Uncompensated
- B.
Partially compensated
- C.
Fully compensated
- D.
Corrected
Correct Answer
A. Uncompensated -
- 8.
When all 3 values--- pH, HCO3-, CO2 are abnormal. It is
- A.
Uncompensated
- B.
Partially compensated
- C.
Fully compensated
- D.
Corrected
Correct Answer
B. Partially compensated -
- 9.
When pH is normal, both HCO3 and CO2 are abnormal. It is
- A.
Uncompensated
- B.
Partially compensated
- C.
Fully compensated
- D.
Corrected
Correct Answer
C. Fully compensated -
- 10.
When all parameters of pH, HCO3-, and CO2 are normal. It is
- A.
Uncompensated
- B.
Partially compensated
- C.
Fully compensated
- D.
Corrected
Correct Answer
D. Corrected -
- 11.
PH 7.31, CO2 50mmHg, HCO3- 22mEq/L
- A.
Respiratory acidosis, Uncompensated
- B.
Respiratory alkalosis, Partially compensated
- C.
Metabolic acidosis, Fully compensated
- D.
Metabolic alkalosis, Uncompensated
Correct Answer
A. Respiratory acidosis, UncompensatedExplanation
if HCO3- caused the acidosis or the alkalosis, it is METABOLIC
if CO2 caused the acidosis or alkalosis, it is RESPIRATORY
if CO2 and HCO3- caused the imbalanced, it is COMBINED
To determine compensation:
Uncompensated= abnormal pH and change in one blood parameter
Partially compensated= all 3 values of pH, HCO3-, CO2 are abnormal
Fully compensated= pH is normal, both HCO3- and CO2 are abnormal
Corrected= all parameters are normal
Normal ranges:
pH is 7.35-7.45
HCO3- is 22-26
CO2 is 35-45Rate this question:
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- 12.
PH 7.46, CO2 32mmHg, HCO3- 23mEq/L
- A.
Respiratory acidosis, Partially compensated
- B.
Combined, Uncompensated
- C.
Metabolic alkalosis, Uncompensatedd
- D.
Respiratory alkalosis, Uncompensated
Correct Answer
D. Respiratory alkalosis, UncompensatedExplanation
if HCO3- caused the acidosis or the alkalosis, it is METABOLIC
if CO2 caused the acidosis or alkalosis, it is RESPIRATORY
if CO2 and HCO3- caused the imbalanced, it is COMBINED
To determine compensation:
Uncompensated= abnormal pH and change in one blood parameter
Partially compensated= all 3 values of pH, HCO3-, CO2 are abnormal
Fully compensated= pH is normal, both HCO3- and CO2 are abnormal
Corrected= all parameters are normal
Normal ranges:
pH is 7.35-7.45
HCO3- is 22-26
CO2 is 35-45Rate this question:
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- 13.
PH 7.30, CO2 46 mmHg, HCO3 16 mEq/L
- A.
Respiratory alkalosis, Uncompensated
- B.
Combined, Partially compensated
- C.
Respiratory acidosis, Partially compensated
- D.
Metabolic acidosis, Partially compensated
Correct Answer
B. Combined, Partially compensatedExplanation
if HCO3- caused the acidosis or the alkalosis, it is METABOLIC
if CO2 caused the acidosis or alkalosis, it is RESPIRATORY
if CO2 and HCO3- caused the imbalanced, it is COMBINED
To determine compensation:
Uncompensated= abnormal pH and change in one blood parameter
Partially compensated= all 3 values of pH, HCO3-, CO2 are abnormal
Fully compensated= pH is normal, both HCO3- and CO2 are abnormal
Corrected= all parameters are normal
Normal ranges:
pH is 7.35-7.45
HCO3- is 22-26
CO2 is 35-45Rate this question:
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- 14.
PH 7.31, CO2 44 mmHg, HCO3 20 mEq/L
- A.
Metabolic alkalosis, Fully compensated
- B.
Metabolic acidosis, Uncompensated
- C.
Respiratory alkalosis, partially compensated
- D.
Respiratory acidosis, Uncompensated
Correct Answer
B. Metabolic acidosis, UncompensatedExplanation
if HCO3- caused the acidosis or the alkalosis, it is METABOLIC
if CO2 caused the acidosis or alkalosis, it is RESPIRATORY
if CO2 and HCO3- caused the imbalanced, it is COMBINED
To determine compensation:
Uncompensated= abnormal pH and change in one blood parameter
Partially compensated= all 3 values of pH, HCO3-, CO2 are abnormal
Fully compensated= pH is normal, both HCO3- and CO2 are abnormal
Corrected= all parameters are normal
Normal ranges:
pH is 7.35-7.45
HCO3- is 22-26
CO2 is 35-45Rate this question:
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- 15.
PH 7.47, CO2 48 mmHg, HCO3 30 mEq/L
- A.
Metabolic alkalosis, partially compensated
- B.
Respiratory acidosis, uncompensated
- C.
Metabolic acidosis, fully compensated
- D.
Respiratory alkalosis, partially compensated
Correct Answer
A. Metabolic alkalosis, partially compensatedExplanation
if HCO3- caused the acidosis or the alkalosis, it is METABOLIC
if CO2 caused the acidosis or alkalosis, it is RESPIRATORY
if CO2 and HCO3- caused the imbalanced, it is COMBINED
To determine compensation:
Uncompensated= abnormal pH and change in one blood parameter
Partially compensated= all 3 values of pH, HCO3-, CO2 are abnormal
Fully compensated= pH is normal, both HCO3- and CO2 are abnormal
Corrected= all parameters are normal
Normal ranges:
pH is 7.35-7.45
HCO3- is 22-26
CO2 is 35-45Rate this question:
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- 16.
PH 7.30, CO2 46 mmHg, HCO3 16 mEq/L
- A.
Metabolic alkalosis, partially compensated
- B.
Respiratory acidosis, uncompensated
- C.
Combined, partially compensated
- D.
Metabolic acidosis, uncompensated
Correct Answer
C. Combined, partially compensatedExplanation
if HCO3- caused the acidosis or the alkalosis, it is METABOLIC
if CO2 caused the acidosis or alkalosis, it is RESPIRATORY
if CO2 and HCO3- caused the imbalanced, it is COMBINED
To determine compensation:
Uncompensated= abnormal pH and change in one blood parameter
Partially compensated= all 3 values of pH, HCO3-, CO2 are abnormal
Fully compensated= pH is normal, both HCO3- and CO2 are abnormal
Corrected= all parameters are normal
Normal ranges:
pH is 7.35-7.45
HCO3- is 22-26
CO2 is 35-45Rate this question:
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- 17.
Ben has anxiety attack. His ABGs results show he is in respiratory alkalosis. He has just had a car accident. What is your next nursing intervention?
- A.
Have him breathe into paper bag
- B.
Give him O2
- C.
Check his temperature
- D.
Ask him if he is alright
Correct Answer
A. Have him breathe into paper bag -
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