Acid Base Balance Quiz

What is the PaCO2 level respiratory acidosis?

• Less than 35 mm Hg

• Equal to 40 mm Hg

• Greater than 45 mm Hg

• Between 35 and 45 mm Hg

What causes elevated plasma levels of CO2 in respiratory acidosis?

• Excessive oxygen intake

• Inadequate ventilation

• High metabolic rate

• Low blood pressure

What is a common characteristic of both acute and chronic respiratory acidosis?

• High pH

• Low PaCO2

• Low pH

• Low oxygen levels

Which condition is associated with a PaCO2 level less than 35 mm Hg?

• Respiratory alkalosis

• Metabolic acidosis

• Respiratory acidosis

• Metabolic alkalosis

Which condition is associated with a HCO3 level less than 21 mm Hg?

• Respiratory alkalosis

• Metabolic acidosis

• Respiratory acidosis

• Metabolic alkalosis

Which of the following is a result of respiratory problems in respiratory acidosis?

• Decreased plasma CO2

• Increased plasma CO2

• Increased plasma oxygen

• Decreased plasma oxygen

What is the primary disturbance in metabolic alkalosis?

• Increase in pH and HCO₃⁻

• Decrease in pH and HCO₃⁻

• Increase in pH and PCO₂

• Decrease in pH and PCO₂

What is the PCO₂ level in respiratory alkalosis?

• Less than 35 mm Hg

• Greater than 45 mm Hg

• Equal to 45 mm Hg

• Equal to 35 mm Hg

In a patient with chronic respiratory acidosis, what symtpoms do you expect to see in the absence of acute disease?

• Sudden increased pulse

• Asymptomatic

• Decreased blood pressure

• Hyperactivity

What is a common symptom of acute respiratory acidosis?

• Decreased pulse rate

• Increased respiratory rate

• Weight loss

• Decreased blood pressure