11 Questions
Which pH level indicates acidosis?
pH < 7.36
Which of the following is a cause of metabolic acidosis?
Decrease in bicarbonate
What is the primary respiratory compensation mechanism for metabolic disorders?
Hyperventilation or hypoventilation
Which of the following is a cause of metabolic acidosis?
Depression of respiratory center
Which of the following is a sign of compensation for respiratory acidosis?
Renal excretion of H+
Which of the following is a cause of metabolic alkalosis?
Excessive antacid ingestion
Which of the following is a sign of compensation for respiratory alkalosis?
Renal excretion of HCO3-
Which component of acid-base balance does base excess reflect?
Metabolic component
If there is a metabolic alkalosis, what will be the value of base excess?
Positive
If there is a metabolic acidosis, what will be the value of base excess?
Negative
Which acid-base balance disorder is compensated by metabolic alkalosis?
Respiratory acidosis
Study Notes
Acid-Base Balance Disorders
Acidosis
- A pH level below 7.35 indicates acidosis.
Metabolic Acidosis
- Causes of metabolic acidosis include:
- Diabetic ketoacidosis
- Lactic acidosis
- Renal failure
- Diarrhea
- The primary respiratory compensation mechanism for metabolic acidosis is hyperventilation, which raises the pH by expelling CO2.
Respiratory Acidosis
- Signs of compensation for respiratory acidosis include:
- Increased bicarbonate levels
Metabolic Alkalosis
- Causes of metabolic alkalosis include:
- Vomiting
- Diuretic use
- Adrenal gland disorders
Respiratory Alkalosis
- Signs of compensation for respiratory alkalosis include:
- Decreased bicarbonate levels
Base Excess
- Base excess reflects the metabolic component of acid-base balance.
- In metabolic alkalosis, the base excess is elevated.
- In metabolic acidosis, the base excess is decreased.
- Respiratory acidosis is compensated by metabolic alkalosis.
Test your knowledge on acid-base disorders with this quiz. Learn about alkalosis, acidosis, and the body's response to these imbalances. Discover how the body compensates and restores pH levels to normal. Get ready to challenge yourself and enhance your understanding of acid-base disorders.
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