Respiratory Failure

Question 1

What is respiratory acidosis?

Answer 1

abnormal CO₂ retention due to hypoventilation

Question 2

What is respiratory alkalosis?

Answer 2

excessive loss of CO₂ by hyperventilation

Question 3

What is metabolic alkalosis?

Answer 3

increased HCO₃^- without changes in CO₂

Question 4

What is metabolic acidosis?

Answer 4

reduction in plasma HCO₃^-

Question 5

What are the causes of respiratory acidosis?

Answer 5

lung disease, respiratory centre depression, reduced respiratory muscle abilibreath holding