Mastering Acid-Base Disorders
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Which of the following statements about acid-base imbalances is correct?

  • Respiratory acidosis is caused by an increase in carbonic acid levels. (correct)
  • Metabolic alkalosis is characterized by a decrease in blood pH.
  • Respiratory alkalosis is caused by a decrease in bicarbonate levels.
  • Metabolic acidosis is characterized by an increase in blood pH.

    • What is the normal range for arterial blood pH?

  • 7.35-7.45
  • 7.33-7.43
  • 7.35
  • 7.40 (correct)

    • What is the normal range for pCO2 in arterial blood?

  • 41-51 mmHg
  • 35-45 mmHg (correct)
  • 35-49 mmHg
  • 40 mmHg

    • What is the body's response to acid-base imbalance called?

    <p>Compensation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of metabolic acidosis?

    <p>Decrease in blood pH</p> Signup and view all the answers

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