Question 1

Compensation for respiratory system depression due to anesthesia and sedation would be:

Accepted Answer

A)  decreased reabsorption of bicarbonate ions in the kidneys. 
B)  increased secretion of hydrogen ions into the filtrate. 
C)  increased respiratory rate and depth. 
D)  increased renin secretion. 
A)  decreased reabsorption of bicarbonate ions in the kidneys. 
B)  increased secretion of hydrogen ions into the filtrate. 
C)  increased respiratory rate and depth. 
D)  increased renin secretion.

Question 2

What would a serum pH of 7.33 in a patient with kidney disease indicate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Metabolic alkalosis 
B)  Metabolic acidosis 
C)  Respiratory alkalosis 
D)  Respiratory acidosis 
A)  Metabolic alkalosis 
B)  Metabolic acidosis 
C)  Respiratory alkalosis 
D)  Respiratory acidosis

Question 3

Choose the correct effect of increased parathyroid hormone.

Accepted Answer

A)  Increased movement of calcium ions into the bones 
B)  Increased activation of vitamin D 
C)  Increased absorption of calcium from the digestive tract 
D)  Decreased reabsorption of calcium in the kidneys 
A)  Increased movement of calcium ions into the bones 
B)  Increased activation of vitamin D 
C)  Increased absorption of calcium from the digestive tract 
D)  Decreased reabsorption of calcium in the kidneys

Question 4

Which of the following would cause edema?

Accepted Answer

A)  Decreased capillary hydrostatic pressure 
B)  Increased capillary osmotic pressure 
C)  Decreased capillary permeability 
D)  Increased capillary permeability 
A)  Decreased capillary hydrostatic pressure 
B)  Increased capillary osmotic pressure 
C)  Decreased capillary permeability 
D)  Increased capillary permeability

Question 5

Serum potassium levels are affected by:
1) ADH.
2) aldosterone.
3) serum H+ levels.
4) insulin levels.

Accepted Answer

A)  2 only 
B)  1, 2 
C)  1, 3 
D)  2, 3, 4 
E)  1, 2, 3 
A)  2 only 
B)  1, 2 
C)  1, 3 
D)  2, 3, 4 
E)  1, 2, 3

Question 6

Place the following events in the correct sequence of events when ketoacids increase in the blood of a diabetic patient. Not all options are used in the answers.
1) Serum pH decreases
2) Serum bicarbonate decreases
3) PCO2 decreases
4) Respiration decreases
5) Respiration increases
6) Serum pH increases
7) Urine pH decreases

Accepted Answer

A)  1, 3, 7, 4, 2, 6 
B)  5, 2, 7, 3, 4, 1 
C)  2, 1, 5, 3, 7, 6 
D)  3, 1, 2, 5, 7, 6 
A)  1, 3, 7, 4, 2, 6 
B)  5, 2, 7, 3, 4, 1 
C)  2, 1, 5, 3, 7, 6 
D)  3, 1, 2, 5, 7, 6

Question 7

One of the factors involved in the increased need for water in infants is:

Accepted Answer

A)  proportionally smaller body surface area. 
B)  higher metabolic rate. 
C)  smaller respiratory capacity. 
D)  greater surface area of exposed mucous membranes. 
A)  proportionally smaller body surface area. 
B)  higher metabolic rate. 
C)  smaller respiratory capacity. 
D)  greater surface area of exposed mucous membranes.

Question 8

Which serum value indicates decompensated metabolic acidosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  pH is below normal range 
B)  pH is above normal range 
C)  Bicarbonate level decreases 
D)  Bicarbonate level increases 
A)  pH is below normal range 
B)  pH is above normal range 
C)  Bicarbonate level decreases 
D)  Bicarbonate level increases

Question 9

Which of the following is the primary cation in the extracellular fluid?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sodium 
B)  Potassium 
C)  Calcium 
D)  Iron 
A)  Sodium 
B)  Potassium 
C)  Calcium 
D)  Iron

Question 10

What is the slowest but most effective control for acid-base balance?

Accepted Answer

A)  Respiratory system 
B)  Buffer systems in the blood 
C)  Kidneys 
D)  Brain 
A)  Respiratory system 
B)  Buffer systems in the blood 
C)  Kidneys 
D)  Brain

Compensation for respiratory system depression due to anesthesia and sedation would be:

What would a serum pH of 7.33 in a patient with kidney disease indicate?

Choose the correct effect of increased parathyroid hormone.

Which of the following would cause edema?

Serum potassium levels are affected by: 1) ADH. 2) aldosterone. 3) serum H⁺ levels. 4) insulin levels.

One of the factors involved in the increased need for water in infants is:

Which serum value indicates decompensated metabolic acidosis?

Which of the following is the primary cation in the extracellular fluid?

What is the slowest but most effective control for acid-base balance?

Introduction to Pathophysiology

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Endocrine System Disorders

Digestive System Disorders

Urinary System Disorders

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Exam 2: Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Imbalances

Compensation for respiratory system depression due to anesthesia and sedation would be:

What would a serum pH of 7.33 in a patient with kidney disease indicate?

Choose the correct effect of increased parathyroid hormone.

Which of the following would cause edema?

Serum potassium levels are affected by: 1) ADH. 2) aldosterone. 3) serum H+ levels. 4) insulin levels.

One of the factors involved in the increased need for water in infants is:

Which serum value indicates decompensated metabolic acidosis?

Which of the following is the primary cation in the extracellular fluid?

What is the slowest but most effective control for acid-base balance?

Introduction to Pathophysiology

Introduction to Basic Pharmacology and Other Common Therapies

Pain

Inflammation and Healing

Infection

Immunity

Skin Disorders

Musculoskeletal Disorders

Blood and Circulatory System Disorders

Lymphatic System Disorders

Cardiovascular System Disorders

Respiratory System Disorders

Neurological Disorders

Disorders of the Eye, Ear, and Other Sensory Organs

Endocrine System Disorders

Digestive System Disorders

Urinary System Disorders

Reproductive System Disorders

Neoplasms and Cancer

Congenital and Genetic Disorders

Complications due to Pregnancy

Complications due to Adolescence

Complications due to Aging

Immobility and Associated Problems

Stress and Associated Problems

Substance Abuse and Associated Problems

Environmental Hazards and Associated Problems

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Serum potassium levels are affected by: 1) ADH. 2) aldosterone. 3) serum H⁺ levels. 4) insulin levels.