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Which manifestation is common in both respiratory acidosis and alkalosis?
Which manifestation is common in both respiratory acidosis and alkalosis?
What is a potential cause of respiratory alkalosis?
What is a potential cause of respiratory alkalosis?
Which intervention should a nurse consider for a client with metabolic acidosis?
Which intervention should a nurse consider for a client with metabolic acidosis?
What is a potential manifestation of metabolic alkalosis?
What is a potential manifestation of metabolic alkalosis?
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Which condition results in metabolic acidosis due to lack of bicarbonate?
Which condition results in metabolic acidosis due to lack of bicarbonate?
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What is a potential reason for metabolic alkalosis?
What is a potential reason for metabolic alkalosis?
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Which manifestation can indicate respiratory alkalosis?
Which manifestation can indicate respiratory alkalosis?
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What is a treatment option for severe metabolic alkalosis?
What is a treatment option for severe metabolic alkalosis?
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Which intervention is crucial for both respiratory acidosis and alkalosis?
Which intervention is crucial for both respiratory acidosis and alkalosis?
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What is a potential cause of respiratory acidosis?
What is a potential cause of respiratory acidosis?
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What is the primary role of an arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis?
What is the primary role of an arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis?
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What is the primary cause of respiratory acidosis?
What is the primary cause of respiratory acidosis?
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Which of the following is NOT a potential cause of respiratory acidosis?
Which of the following is NOT a potential cause of respiratory acidosis?
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In metabolic disorders, what is the relationship between the pH and the HCO3– levels?
In metabolic disorders, what is the relationship between the pH and the HCO3– levels?
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What is the body's primary compensatory mechanism for metabolic acidosis?
What is the body's primary compensatory mechanism for metabolic acidosis?
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Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the interpretation of ABG results?
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the interpretation of ABG results?
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What is the expected range for the partial pressure of carbon dioxide (PaCO2) in a normal ABG analysis?
What is the expected range for the partial pressure of carbon dioxide (PaCO2) in a normal ABG analysis?
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In respiratory disorders, what is the relationship between the pH and the PaCO2 levels?
In respiratory disorders, what is the relationship between the pH and the PaCO2 levels?
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What is the expected range for the bicarbonate (HCO3–) level in a normal ABG analysis?
What is the expected range for the bicarbonate (HCO3–) level in a normal ABG analysis?
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What is the primary role of the kidneys in maintaining acid-base balance?
What is the primary role of the kidneys in maintaining acid-base balance?
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What pH level is considered acidic in human blood?
What pH level is considered acidic in human blood?
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Which organ system helps maintain blood pH within the normal range?
Which organ system helps maintain blood pH within the normal range?
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What pH value indicates alkalosis in human blood?
What pH value indicates alkalosis in human blood?
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What is the purpose of chemical buffers in maintaining blood pH?
What is the purpose of chemical buffers in maintaining blood pH?
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Which compound do the kidneys utilize to regulate blood pH?
Which compound do the kidneys utilize to regulate blood pH?
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At what pH level does death occur in human blood?
At what pH level does death occur in human blood?
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Which laboratory evaluation is used to interpret acid–base balance in the body?
Which laboratory evaluation is used to interpret acid–base balance in the body?
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What role do lactic acid, amino acids, and plasma proteins play in maintaining homeostasis of acidic and basic compounds in the blood?
What role do lactic acid, amino acids, and plasma proteins play in maintaining homeostasis of acidic and basic compounds in the blood?
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What happens if the blood pH deviates significantly from the expected range in infants, older adults, and clients with chronic diseases?
What happens if the blood pH deviates significantly from the expected range in infants, older adults, and clients with chronic diseases?
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What process do the lungs utilize to help maintain blood pH within the normal range?
What process do the lungs utilize to help maintain blood pH within the normal range?
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What is the body doing in response to metabolic alkalosis?
What is the body doing in response to metabolic alkalosis?
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In respiratory acidosis, what is the role of the kidneys?
In respiratory acidosis, what is the role of the kidneys?
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What is one potential cause of respiratory alkalosis?
What is one potential cause of respiratory alkalosis?
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Why are ABGs important in clinical practice?
Why are ABGs important in clinical practice?
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What does a client experiencing metabolic acidosis exhibit?
What does a client experiencing metabolic acidosis exhibit?
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In which condition would a nurse initiate seizure precautions and continuous cardiac monitoring?
In which condition would a nurse initiate seizure precautions and continuous cardiac monitoring?
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