Understanding Acid-base Balance
8 Questions
| Attempts: 194
Questions and Answers
- 1.
PH 7.25HCO3 19 mEg/LCO2 40 mmHg
- A.
Metabolic alkalosis
- B.
Respiratory acidosis
- C.
Metabolic acidosis
Correct Answer
C. Metabolic acidosisExplanation
The answer is metabolic acidosis because the bicarb and pH are both moving in the same direction while CO2 is within normal range.Rate this question:
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- 2.
PH 7.65HCO3 25 mEg/LCO2 31 mmHg
- A.
Respiratory Alkalosis
- B.
Metabolic Acidosis
- C.
Metabolic Alkalosis
Correct Answer
A. Respiratory AlkalosisExplanation
The answer is Respiratory Alkalosis because the pH and CO2 are moving in opposite directions while HCO3 is within normal range.Rate this question:
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- 3.
PH 7.19HCO3 18 mEq/LCO2 37 mmHg
- A.
Respiratory Alkalosis
- B.
Metabolic Acidosis
- C.
Metabolic Alkalosis
Correct Answer
B. Metabolic AcidosisExplanation
The correct answer is Metabolic Acidosis because the pH and HCO3 are moving in the same direction while the CO2 is within normal range.Rate this question:
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- 4.
PH 7.49HCO3 31 mEq/LCO2 38 mmHg
- A.
Respiratory alkalosis
- B.
Metabolic Alkalosis
- C.
Metabolic Acidosis
Correct Answer
B. Metabolic AlkalosisExplanation
The answer is metabolic alkalosis because the pH and HCO3 are moving in the same direction while the CO2 is within normal range.Rate this question:
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- 5.
PH 7.17HCO3 24 mEq/LCO2 49 mmHg
- A.
Respiratory Acidosis
- B.
Metabolic Acidosis
- C.
Respiratory Alkalosis
Correct Answer
A. Respiratory AcidosisExplanation
The answer is Respiratory Acidosis because the pH and CO2 are moving in opposite directions while the HCO3 is within normal range.Rate this question:
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- 6.
The normal range for HCO3 is 22 - ____ mEq/L
Correct Answer
26 - 7.
The normal range for CO2 is ___ - 45 mmHg
Correct Answer
35 - 8.
The normal range for pH is 7.35 - ____
Correct Answer
7.45
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