An increase in the H+ ion concentration [H+] of the blood due only to an increase in the arterial PCO2 (hypercapnia) best describes which of the following?

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

Exam 14: Acid-Base Balance

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An ABG result shows pH of 7.35, PaCO₂ of 30 mm Hg, and HCO₃^- of 18 mEq/L. What compensatory measure has the body taken to at least partially compensate for the acid-base disorder?

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A metabolic acidosis caused by HCO₃^- loss: 1) can be a result of ammonium chloride ingestion. 2) will cause an increased anion gap. 3) may be referred to as hyperchloremic acidosis. 4) accompanied by Cl^-gain.

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Which of the following mechanisms helps to eliminate excess H⁺ via the kidneys? 1) Reabsorption of HCO₃^- 2) Phosphate buffering 3) Ammonia buffering

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Which of the following are potential causes of respiratory alkalosis? 1) Anxiety 2) Central nervous system depression 3) Hypoxemia 4) Pain

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Which of the following organ systems assist in acid excretion? 1) Kidneys 2) Liver 3) Lungs

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Which of the following accurately describes compensation for acid-base disorders?

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What is the limiting factor for H⁺ excretion in the renal tubules?

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Fixed acids are produced primarily from the catabolism of which of the following?

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Compensation for metabolic acidosis occurs through which of the following?

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What is the primary chemical event in metabolic alkalosis?

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Which organ system actually excretes H⁺ from the body?

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What explains the lack of an increased anion gap seen in metabolic acidosis caused by HCO₃^- loss?

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An increase in the H⁺ ion concentration [H⁺] of the blood due only to an increase in the arterial PCO₂ (hypercapnia) best describes which of the following?

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How is acute respiratory acidosis accomplished?

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By comparison, how much fixed acid is produced in any given period compared to the volatile acid CO₂?

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In acute respiratory acidosis, what would you expect the BE range to be?

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According to the Henderson-Hasselbalch equation, the pH of the blood will be normal as long as the ratio of HCO₃^- to dissolved CO₂ is which of the following?

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What is the normal arterial blood pH range?

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According to the Henderson-Hasselbalch equation, the blood pH will rise (alkalemia) under which of the following conditions? 1) The buffer capacity increases. 2) The volatile acid (CO₂) increases. 3) The volatile acid (CO₂) decreases. 4) The buffer capacity decreases.

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A solution that resists large changes in pH upon addition of an acid or a base best describes which of the following?

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Exam 14: Acid-Base Balance

An ABG result shows pH of 7.35, PaCO2 of 30 mm Hg, and HCO3- of 18 mEq/L. What compensatory measure has the body taken to at least partially compensate for the acid-base disorder?

A metabolic acidosis caused by HCO3- loss: 1) can be a result of ammonium chloride ingestion. 2) will cause an increased anion gap. 3) may be referred to as hyperchloremic acidosis. 4) accompanied by Cl- gain.

Which of the following mechanisms helps to eliminate excess H+ via the kidneys? 1) Reabsorption of HCO3- 2) Phosphate buffering 3) Ammonia buffering

Which of the following are potential causes of respiratory alkalosis? 1) Anxiety 2) Central nervous system depression 3) Hypoxemia 4) Pain

Which of the following organ systems assist in acid excretion? 1) Kidneys 2) Liver 3) Lungs

Which of the following accurately describes compensation for acid-base disorders?

What is the limiting factor for H+ excretion in the renal tubules?

Fixed acids are produced primarily from the catabolism of which of the following?

Compensation for metabolic acidosis occurs through which of the following?

What is the primary chemical event in metabolic alkalosis?

Which organ system actually excretes H+ from the body?

What explains the lack of an increased anion gap seen in metabolic acidosis caused by HCO3- loss?

An increase in the H+ ion concentration [H+] of the blood due only to an increase in the arterial PCO2 (hypercapnia) best describes which of the following?

How is acute respiratory acidosis accomplished?

By comparison, how much fixed acid is produced in any given period compared to the volatile acid CO2?

In acute respiratory acidosis, what would you expect the BE range to be?

According to the Henderson-Hasselbalch equation, the pH of the blood will be normal as long as the ratio of HCO3- to dissolved CO2 is which of the following?

What is the normal arterial blood pH range?

According to the Henderson-Hasselbalch equation, the blood pH will rise (alkalemia) under which of the following conditions? 1) The buffer capacity increases. 2) The volatile acid (CO2) increases. 3) The volatile acid (CO2) decreases. 4) The buffer capacity decreases.

A solution that resists large changes in pH upon addition of an acid or a base best describes which of the following?

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An ABG result shows pH of 7.35, PaCO₂ of 30 mm Hg, and HCO₃^- of 18 mEq/L. What compensatory measure has the body taken to at least partially compensate for the acid-base disorder?

A metabolic acidosis caused by HCO₃^- loss: 1) can be a result of ammonium chloride ingestion. 2) will cause an increased anion gap. 3) may be referred to as hyperchloremic acidosis. 4) accompanied by Cl^-gain.

Which of the following mechanisms helps to eliminate excess H⁺ via the kidneys? 1) Reabsorption of HCO₃^- 2) Phosphate buffering 3) Ammonia buffering

What is the limiting factor for H⁺ excretion in the renal tubules?

Which organ system actually excretes H⁺ from the body?

What explains the lack of an increased anion gap seen in metabolic acidosis caused by HCO₃^- loss?

An increase in the H⁺ ion concentration [H⁺] of the blood due only to an increase in the arterial PCO₂ (hypercapnia) best describes which of the following?

By comparison, how much fixed acid is produced in any given period compared to the volatile acid CO₂?

According to the Henderson-Hasselbalch equation, the pH of the blood will be normal as long as the ratio of HCO₃^- to dissolved CO₂ is which of the following?

According to the Henderson-Hasselbalch equation, the blood pH will rise (alkalemia) under which of the following conditions? 1) The buffer capacity increases. 2) The volatile acid (CO₂) increases. 3) The volatile acid (CO₂) decreases. 4) The buffer capacity decreases.