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Respiratory Acidosis vs Respiratory Alkalosis

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the normal range of blood pH in humans?

a)

6.5 - 7.0

b)

7.8 - 8.0

c)

7.2 - 7.5

d)

7.35 - 7.45

2.

Respiratory alkalosis results from an excess loss of carbon dioxide due to rapid breathing

a)

True

b)

False

3.

What characterizes respiratory acidosis?

a)

Elevated carbon dioxide levels

b)

Increased blood pH

c)

Decreased breathing rate

d)

Elevated sodium levels

4.

pH= 7.48, PaCO2= 31, HCO3= 20

a)
  1. Respiratory acidosis

b)
  1. Metabolic acidosis

c)
  1. Respiratory alkalosis

d)
  1. Metabolic alkalosis

5.

 pH= 7.31, PaCO2= 48, HCO3= 23

a)
  1. Metabolic acidosis

b)

Respiratory acidosis

c)
  1. Respiratory alkalosis

d)
  1. Metabolic alkalosis

6.

S/SX include: tremors, flushed skin, weakness, and coma

a)

Metabolic acidosis

b)

Respiratory alkalosis

c)
  1. Respiratory acidosis

d)
  1. Metabolic alkalosis

7.

Upon auscultation, the nurse notes that the lung sounds may be moist or absent in some lobes.

a)
  1. Respiratory acidosis

b)
  1. Metabolic acidosis

c)
  1. Respiratory alkalosis

d)
  1. Metabolic alkalosis

8.

Treatment for a pt who is experiencing respiratory alkalosis

a)

Putting nasal cannula oxygen

b)
  1. Airway suctioning

c)

spirometer

d)
  1. Having the pt breath into a paper bag held over the nose and mouth

9.

Acute respiratory acidosis is associated with:

a)

Extreme respiratory insufficiency

b)

Hyperventilation

c)

Metabolic alkalosis

d)

Normal breathing patterns

10.

Treatment for pt who is experiencing chronic respiratory acidosis

a)
  1. Sedation

b)

IV sodium bicarbonate

c)
  1. Breathing into a paper bag

d)
  1. Albuterol 

11.

ABG values indicate that a pH above what is respiratory alkalosis and the PaCO below

a)
  1. 7.45, 20

b)
  1. 7.45 ,35

c)
  1. 6.4, 35

d)
  1. 7.6, 24

12.

What type of breathing is being corrected with respiratory alkalosis 

a)
  1. Rapid breathing

b)
  1. Shallow breathing

c)
  1. Stopped breathing

d)
  1. Slow breathing 

13.

In acute acidosis situations, what type of medical management is used?

a)

Mechanical ventilation

b)
  1. IV sodium bicarbonate

c)
  1. Bronchodilators and antibiotics

d)
  1. Paper bag held over the nose and mouth

14.

Nursing interventions for acid-base balance include all the following, except:

a)

Administering medications such as IV fluids or electrolyte replacements

b)

Providing dental care

c)

Monitor intake and output

d)

Monitor lab values

15.

Conditions associated with chronic respiratory acidosis include all the following except:

a)

Emphysema

b)

Bronchiectasis

c)

Cystic fibrosis

d)

Chronic diarrhea