Homework Chapter 5 - part 2 (TEST 1)
An individual in diabetic ketoacidosis would have which of the following lab values? A) high serum potassium levels B) low serum potassium levels C) high serum sodium levels D) low serum calcium levels
A
If a person consumes an entire bottle of aspirin, an hour later they would be in: A) metabolic acidosis B) metabolic alkalosis C) respiratory acidosis D) respiratory alkalosis
A
The following blood gas values indicate which type of acid base imbalance? pH = 7.05 Pco2 = 19 HCO3- = 5.1
partially compensated metabolic acidosis
The following blood gas values indicate which type of acid base imbalance? pH = 7.51 Pco2 = 45 HCO3- = 34
partially compensated metabolic alkalosis
The following blood gas values indicate which type of acid base imbalance? pH = 7.01 Pco2 = 59 HCO3- = 28
partially compensated respiratory acidosis
The following blood gas values indicate which type of acid base imbalance? pH = 7.49 Pco2 = 40 HCO3- = 30
uncompensated metabolic alkalosis
If the hydrogen ion concentration in the blood is above normal, which of the following might occur in order to reestablish homeostasis? A) increase in tubular secretion of hydrogen ions B) decrease in ventilation rate C) plasma proteins ionize to release more H+ D) carbonic acid is broken down to bicarbonate and H+
A
Respiratory alkalosis is caused by: A) hyperventilation B) pneumonia C) pulmonary congestion D) pulmonary edema
A
The most important buffer system in the blood plasma is the: A) carbonic acid/bicarbonate system B) protein buffer system C) renal system D) phosphate buffer system
A
Vomiting of bile and pancreatic secretions in the duodenum could cause: A) metabolic acidosis B) metabolic alkalosis C) respiratory acidosis D) respiratory alkalosis
A
Which of the blood gas values does one use to determine whether the body is in acidosis or alkalosis? A) pH B) HCO3- C) Pco2 D) all of these
A
Which of the following series of laboratory values reflects a state of uncompensated metabolic alkalosis? A) increased pH, increased bicarbonate B) increased pH, decreased bicarbonate C) decreased pH, increased bicarbonate D) decreased pH, decreased bicarbonate
A
A patient suffering from renal failure is experiencing acidosis. Which of the following is a way their body could compensate for this imbalance? A) decreased respiratory rate B) increased respiratory rate C) increased reabsorption of bicarbonate by the nephrons D) increased secretion of hydrogen ions by the nephrons
B
Early symptoms of metabolic acidosis would include: A) coma B) headache and lethargy C) muscle cramps D) short and shallow respirations
B
Eating too many antacids could cause: A) metabolic acidosis B) metabolic alkalosis C) respiratory acidosis D) respiratory alkalosis
B
If the blood Pco2 was low you would expect: A) a more acidic pH B) a more basic pH C) more tubular H+ secretion D) ventilation rate to go up
B
The metabolic indicator is: A) pH B) HCO3- C) Pco2 D) none of these
B
The renal system attempts to compensate for decreases in H* ion in the blood by: A) secreting more H+ B) reabsorbing less HCO3- C) reabsorbing more HCO3- D) both a and b
B
The respiratory system attempts to compensate for increases in H+ ion in the blood by: A) decreasing the ventilation rate B) increasing the ventilation rate C) blowing off bicarbonate D) retaining more CO2 in the body
B
Which of the following alterations is evidence that the kidneys are compensating for a respiratory acidosis condition? A) decreased carbon dioxide B) elevated carbon dioxide C) decreased bicarbonate ion D) elevated bicarbonate ion
D
A common cause of metabolic alkalosis is: A) volume overload B) hyperventilation C) stomach vomiting D) ketone production
C
An asthma attack could cause: A) metabolic acidosis B) metabolic alkalosis C) respiratory acidosis D) respiratory alkalosis
C
If an individual has a fully compensated metabolic acidosis, the person's pH is: A) high B) low C) nearly normal D) impossible to determine
C
In general, respiratory acidosis is caused by: A) states that induce hyperventilation. B) compensation for metabolic alkalosis. C) respiratory disease causing retention of carbon dioxide. D) hormone imbalances.
C
A common cause of metabolic acidosis is: A) diuresis. B) dehydration. C) vomiting. D) renal failure.
D
Hypoxia of high altitudes could cause: A) metabolic acidosis B) metabolic alkalosis C) respiratory acidosis D) respiratory alkalosis
D
In a person with a normal anion gap the concentration of phosphates, sulfates, organic acids, and other miscellaneous negative ions should be equal to: A) 0 mEq/L B) 0.5-1.0 mEq/L C) 5-7 mEq/L D) 10-12 mEq/L
D
Which of the following is correct? A) Buffers provide the most effective long-term regulation of pH B) Buffers have the slowest response time to pH imbalances C) The renal system responds to acid-base imbalances most quickly D) The respiratory system takes. a few minutes to respond imbalances
D
The following blood gas values indicate which type of acid base imbalance? pH = 7.36 Pco2 = 71 HCO3- = 37
fully compensated respiratory acidosis
