Acid / Base Physiology

Question 1

pH & CO2 are going in opposite directions (high-low or low - high)

A. Respiratory
B. Metabolic

Answer 1

A. Respiratory

Question 2

Normal pH

A. 7.35 - 7.45
B. 7.12 - 7.25
C. 7.35 - 7.55
D. 7.20 - 7.40

Answer 2

A. 7.35 - 7.45

Question 3

Alkalosis is:

A. pH higher than 7.45
B. pH lower than 7.35

Answer 3

A. pH higher than 7.45

Question 4

Acidosis is:

A. pH lower than 7.35
B. pH higher than 7.45

Answer 4

A. pH lower than 7.35

Question 5

pH & CO2 are going in the same direction (low-low or low - high)

A. Respiratory
B. Metabolic

Answer 5

B. Metabolic

Question 6

Causes of Respiratory Acidosis

A. Respiratory Disease/Injury
B. High Altitude
C. Aspirin Overdose
D. Diabetic Ketoacidosis

Answer 6

A. Respiratory Disease/Injury

Things that decrease respiration rate

Question 7

Causes of Respiratory Alkalosis

A. Respiratory Disease/Injury
B. High Altitude, Aspirin Overdose
C. Antacid overdose, Vomiting
D. Aspirin overdose, Severe diarrhea

Answer 7

B. High Altitude, Aspirin Overdose

things that increase respiration rate

Question 8

Causes of Metabolic Alkalosis

A. Respiratory Disease/Injury
B. High Altitude, Aspirin Overdose
C. Antacid overdose, Vomiting
D. Aspirin overdose, Severe diarrhea

Answer 8

C. Antacid overdose, Vomiting

Question 9

Causes of Metabolic Acidosis

A. Respiratory Disease/Injury
B. High Altitude, Aspirin Overdose
C. Antacid overdose, Vomiting
D. Aspirin overdose, Severe diarrhea

Answer 9

D. Aspirin overdose, Severe diarrhea

Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Fasting/Starvation
Alcohol Poisoning