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A patient is experiencing lightheadedness and numbness in their fingers. Their blood gas analysis shows a high pH and a PaCO2 of 30 mmHg. Which condition is most likely affecting the patient?

• Metabolic Acidosis

• Respiratory Alkalosis

• Metabolic Alkalosis

• Respiratory Acidosis

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A patient with a history of alcoholism presents with confusion and tachypnea. Their blood gas analysis shows a low pH and HCO3 of 18 mEq/L. What is the most appropriate initial treatment?

• Administer saline

• Administer bicarbonate

• Administer antianxiety medication

• Administer chloride

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A patient is hyperventilating due to anxiety. Which breathing technique would be most effective in helping them slow their breathing?

• Diaphragmatic breathing

• Pursed-lipped breathing

• Rapid shallow breathing

• Deep sighing

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A patient with severe vomiting is found to have a high pH and HCO3 of 28 mEq/L. What is the most likely diagnosis?

• Respiratory Alkalosis

• Metabolic Acidosis

• Metabolic Alkalosis

• Respiratory Acidosis

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Which of the following is a common cause of metabolic acidosis?

• Anxiety

• Diuretic therapy

• Diarrhea

• Asthma

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A patient with congestive heart failure (CHF) is experiencing hyperventilation. What is the most likely acid-base imbalance they are experiencing?

• Metabolic Acidosis

• Respiratory Alkalosis

• Metabolic Alkalosis

• Respiratory Acidosis

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A patient presents with dizziness and impaired mentation. Their blood gas analysis shows a high pH and HCO3 of 30 mEq/L. What is the most appropriate treatment?

• Administer antianxiety medication

• Administer bicarbonate

• Administer chloride

• Administer oxygen

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Which of the following symptoms is most likely associated with metabolic acidosis?

• Lightheadedness

• Headache

• Dizziness

• Numbness and tingling

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A patient with renal insufficiency is experiencing confusion and nausea. Their blood gas analysis shows a low pH and HCO3 of 20 mEq/L. What is the most likely diagnosis?

• Respiratory Alkalosis

• Metabolic Acidosis

• Metabolic Alkalosis

• Respiratory Acidosis

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Which breathing technique involves placing hands on the lower ribs and feeling the belly push out with inhale and in with exhale?

• Pursed-lipped breathing

• Diaphragmatic breathing

• Shallow breathing

• Rapid breathing

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