Multiple Choice
Two primary acid-base disorders that are present independently are referred to as
A) metabolic acidosis.
B) metabolic alkalosis.
C) respiratory alkalosis.
D) mixed acid-base imbalance.
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Q2: A person with acute hypoxemia may hyperventilate
Q3: Fully compensated respiratory acidosis is demonstrated by<br>A)
Q4: If an individual has a fully compensated
Q5: Metabolic alkalosis is often accompanied by<br>A) hypernatremia.<br>B)
Q6: Respiratory acidosis may be caused by<br>A) hyperventilation.<br>B)
Q8: The major buffer in the extracellular fluid
Q9: Uncompensated metabolic alkalosis would result in<br>A) increased
Q10: Which acid are the kidneys unable to
Q11: A person who experiences a panic attack
Q12: Diarrhea causes<br>A) respiratory acidosis.<br>B) respiratory alkalosis.<br>C) metabolic