Clinical Manifestations Of Acidosis

Question 1

Respiratory acidosis

Neurological symptoms

Answer 1

Drowsiness
Disorientation
Dizziness
Headache
Coma

Question 2

Metabolic acidosis

Neurological symptoms

Answer 2

Drowsiness
Confusion
Headache
Coma

Question 3

Respiratory acidosis

Cardiovascular symptoms

Answer 3

Decreased blood pressure
Ventricular fibrillation (related to hyperkalemia from compensation)
Warm,flushed skin (related to peripheral vasodilation)

Question 4

Metabolic acidosis

Cardiovascular symptoms

Answer 4

Decreased blood pressure
Dysrhythmias (related to hyperkalemia from compensation)
Warm, flushed skin (related to peripheral vasodilation)

Question 5

Respiratory acidosis

Gastrointestinal symptoms

Answer 5

No significant findings

Question 6

Metabolic acidosis

Gastrointestinal symptoms

Answer 6

Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Abdominal pain

Question 7

Respiratory acidosis

Neuromuscular symptoms

Answer 7

Seizures

Question 8

Metabolic acidosis

Neuromuscular symptoms

Answer 8

No significant findings

Question 9

Respiratory acidosis

Respiratory symptoms

Answer 9

Hypoventilation with hypoxia (lungs are unable to compensate when there is a respiratory problem)

Question 10

Metabolic acidosis

Respiratory symptoms

Answer 10

Deep, rapid respirations (compensatory action by the lungs)