Multiple Choice
Vomiting of stomach contents or continuous nasogastric suctioning may predispose to development of
A) carbonic acid deficit.
B) metabolic acid deficit.
C) metabolic acidosis.
D) carbonic acid excess.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q16: Emesis causes<br>A) respiratory acidosis.<br>B) respiratory alkalosis.<br>C) metabolic
Q17: Early manifestations of a developing metabolic acidosis
Q18: The patient who requires the most careful
Q19: A patient has been hospitalized several times
Q20: Respiratory alkalosis is caused by<br>A) hyperventilation.<br>B) pneumonia.<br>C)
Q21: Causes of metabolic acidosis include<br>A) hyperventilation.<br>B) massive
Q22: The body compensates for metabolic alkalosis by<br>A)
Q23: Diarrhea and other lower intestinal fluid losses
Q24: Renal compensation for respiratory acidosis is evidenced
Q25: The finding of ketones in the blood