Question 1

What is defined as a proton acceptor?

Accepted Answer

A)  protein 
B)  buffer 
C)  base 
D)  acid 
A)  protein 
B)  buffer 
C)  base 
D)  acid

Question 2

Which acid base abnormality is suspected when a patient presents with Kussmaul's breathing and a fruity breath odor?

Accepted Answer

A)  metabolic acidosis 
B)  metabolic alkalosis 
C)  respiratory alkalosis 
D)  respiratory acidosis 
A)  metabolic acidosis 
B)  metabolic alkalosis 
C)  respiratory alkalosis 
D)  respiratory acidosis

Question 3

What is the most common cause of acute respiratory alkalosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  hypoxemia 
B)  pneumothorax 
C)  fear and anxiety 
D)  pain 
A)  hypoxemia 
B)  pneumothorax 
C)  fear and anxiety 
D)  pain

Question 4

When partially compensated respiratory acidosis is present, which of the following would be true?

Accepted Answer

A)  PCO2 above normal, pH within normal range, HCO3 below normal range 
B)  PCO2 above normal range, pH below normal range, HCO3- within normal range 
C)  PCO2 above normal range, pH below normal range, HCO3-above normal range 
D)  PCO2 above normal range, pH within normal range, HCO3 within normal range 
A)  PCO2 above normal, pH within normal range, HCO3 below normal range 
B)  PCO2 above normal range, pH below normal range, HCO3- within normal range 
C)  PCO2 above normal range, pH below normal range, HCO3-above normal range 
D)  PCO2 above normal range, pH within normal range, HCO3 within normal range

Question 5

Which of the following is defined as a proton donor?

Accepted Answer

A)  base 
B)  buffer 
C)  acid 
D)  protein 
A)  base 
B)  buffer 
C)  acid 
D)  protein

Question 6

Under normal conditions, what is the ratio between bicarbonate ions and H2CO3 in arterial blood?

Accepted Answer

A)  10:1 
B)  1:10 
C)  1:20 
D)  1:20. 
A)  10:1 
B)  1:10 
C)  1:20 
D)  1:20.

Question 7

When chronic ventilatory failure with complete renal compensation is present, which of the following will be within normal limits?
I. PaCO2
II. pH
III. HCO3-

Accepted Answer

A)  II only 
B)  II and III only 
C)  I and II only 
D)  I , II, and III 
A)  II only 
B)  II and III only 
C)  I and II only 
D)  I , II, and III

Question 8

What is the normal range for the anion gap (in mEq/L)?

Accepted Answer

A)  15-18 
B)  5-8 
C)  18-21 
D)  9-14 
A)  15-18 
B)  5-8 
C)  18-21 
D)  9-14

What is defined as a proton acceptor?

Which acid base abnormality is suspected when a patient presents with Kussmaul's breathing and a fruity breath odor?

What is the most common cause of acute respiratory alkalosis?

When partially compensated respiratory acidosis is present, which of the following would be true?

Which of the following is defined as a proton donor?

Under normal conditions, what is the ratio between bicarbonate ions and H₂CO₃ in arterial blood?

When chronic ventilatory failure with complete renal compensation is present, which of the following will be within normal limits? I. PaCO₂ II. pH III. HCO₃-

What is the normal range for the anion gap (in mEq/L)?

The Anatomy and Physiology of the Respitory System

Ventilation

Pulmonary Function Measurements

The Diffusion of Pulmonary Gases

The Anatomy and Physiology of the Circulatory System

Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide Transport

Ventilation-Perfusion Relationships

Control of Ventilation

Fetal Development and the Cardiopulmonary System

Aging and the Cardiopulmonary System

Electrophysiology of the Heart

The Standard 12-Ecg Lead System

Ecg Interpretation

Hemodynamic Measurements

Renal Failure and Its Effects on the Cardiopulmonary System

Sleep Physiology and Its Relationship to the Cardiopulmonary System

Exercise and Its Effects on the Cardiopulmonary System

High Altitude and Its Effects on the Cardiopulmonary System

High Pressure Environments and Their Effects on the Cardiopulmonary System

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Exam 7: Acid-Base Balance and Regulation

What is defined as a proton acceptor?

Which acid base abnormality is suspected when a patient presents with Kussmaul's breathing and a fruity breath odor?

What is the most common cause of acute respiratory alkalosis?

When partially compensated respiratory acidosis is present, which of the following would be true?

Which of the following is defined as a proton donor?

Under normal conditions, what is the ratio between bicarbonate ions and H2CO3 in arterial blood?

When chronic ventilatory failure with complete renal compensation is present, which of the following will be within normal limits? I. PaCO2 II. pH III. HCO3-

What is the normal range for the anion gap (in mEq/L)?

The Anatomy and Physiology of the Respitory System

Ventilation

Pulmonary Function Measurements

The Diffusion of Pulmonary Gases

The Anatomy and Physiology of the Circulatory System

Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide Transport

Ventilation-Perfusion Relationships

Control of Ventilation

Fetal Development and the Cardiopulmonary System

Aging and the Cardiopulmonary System

Electrophysiology of the Heart

The Standard 12-Ecg Lead System

Ecg Interpretation

Hemodynamic Measurements

Renal Failure and Its Effects on the Cardiopulmonary System

Sleep Physiology and Its Relationship to the Cardiopulmonary System

Exercise and Its Effects on the Cardiopulmonary System

High Altitude and Its Effects on the Cardiopulmonary System

High Pressure Environments and Their Effects on the Cardiopulmonary System

Filters

Under normal conditions, what is the ratio between bicarbonate ions and H₂CO₃ in arterial blood?

When chronic ventilatory failure with complete renal compensation is present, which of the following will be within normal limits? I. PaCO₂ II. pH III. HCO₃-