Acid-Base Balance and Respiratory Disorders

Front

Which of the following statements is true?

Back

The kidneys can remove larger amounts of acid from the body than the lungs.

Front

What conclusion would the nurse make about a client with recent ABG values: pH- 7.53, Paco2- 32 mm Hg, HCO3 - 28 mEq/L?

Back

The client is probably hyperventilating.

Front

What would NOT be a consequence of holding your breath?

Back

The body would develop an alkalosis.

Front

If a person hyperventilates for an extended period of time, what will probably occur?

Back

Metabolic alkalosis.

Front

What disorder is a client with a NGT attached to low suction at risk for?

Back

Metabolic alkalosis.

Front

Which fluid has the lowest pH?

Back

Stomach acid.

Front

What is one of the most frequent and serious complications from repetitive vomiting?

Back

Metabolic alkalosis.

Front

How much carbonic acid do the lungs remove a day?

Back

30 L.

Front

What mechanism will be initiated within 24 hours if the respiratory mechanism cannot stop pH shift?

Back

Renal mechanism.

Front

What enzyme found in RBCs converts carbon dioxide and H2O into carbonic acid?

Back

Carbonic anhydrase.