Nursing Quiz: Acid-base Balance Test!

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Nursing Quiz: Acid-Base Balance Test! The acid-base balance is a mechanism used by our body to keep its fluids close to neutral pH so that the body can function smoothly. This nursing quiz will test your ability of acid-base balance, so take it and learn a little more about acidosis and alkalosis in the human body.

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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
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
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
4.

If HCO3- caused the acidosis or the alkalosis, it is what?
- A.
  
  Metabolic
- B.
  
  Respiratory
- C.
  
  Combined
- D.
  
  None
5.

If the CO2 and the HCO3- caused the imbalance, it is what?
- A.
  
  Metabolic
- B.
  
  Respiratory
- C.
  
  Combined
- D.
  
  None
6.

If the CO2 caused the acidosis or alkalosis, it is what?
- A.
  
  Metabolic
- B.
  
  Respiratory
- C.
  
  Combined
- D.
  
  None
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
8.

When all 3 values--- pH, HCO3-, CO2 are abnormal. It is:
- A.
  
  Uncompensated
- B.
  
  Partially compensated
- C.
  
  Fully compensated
- D.
  
  Corrected
9.

When pH is normal, both HCO3 and CO2 are abnormal. It is:
- A.
  
  Uncompensated
- B.
  
  Partially compensated
- C.
  
  Fully compensated
- D.
  
  Corrected
10.

When all parameters of pH, HCO3-, and CO2 are normal. It is:
- A.
  
  Uncompensated
- B.
  
  Partially compensated
- C.
  
  Fully compensated
- 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
12.

PH 7.46, CO2 32mmHg, HCO3- 23mEq/L
- A.
  
  Respiratory acidosis, Partially compensated
- B.
  
  Combined, Uncompensated
- C.
  
  Metabolic alkalosis, Uncompensated
- D.
  
  Respiratory alkalosis, Uncompensated
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
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
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
16.

PH 7.30, CO2 46 mmHg, HCO3 16 mEq/L

Discuss
- A.
  
  Metabolic alkalosis, partially compensated
- B.
  
  Respiratory acidosis, uncompensated
- C.
  
  Combined, partially compensated
- D.
  
  Metabolic acidosis, uncompensated
17.

Ben has an anxiety attack. His ABGs results show he is in respiratory alkalosis. He has just had a car accident. What is your next nursing intervention?

Discuss
- A.
  
  Have him breathe into a paper bag
- B.
  
  Give him O2
- C.
  
  Check his temperature
- D.
  
  Ask him if he is alright

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