Respiratory Acidosis + Alkalosis Quiz

Respiratory Acidosis is caused by:

• Hypoventillation

• Hyperventillation

The Kidneys respond to Acidosis by:

• Reabsorbing both hydrogen and bicarbonate

• Secreting bicarbonate and reabsorbing hydrogen

• Secreting hydrogen and reabsorbing bicarbonate

• Secreting both hydrogen and bicarbonate

◦Reduced heart function

◦Mineral loss in the bones

◦Nausea + Vomiting

◦Headache + Confusion

Are some symptoms of:

• Alkalosis

• Acidosis

A Blood pH of 7.46 would indicate

• Acidosis

• Alkalosis

• Normal

• Slightly too high but nothing concerning

After alkalosis, the period of time for Kidneys to become maximally functional is:

• 12-18 hours

• 1-3 days

• 5-8 days

• <6 hours