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Which of the following statements about acid-base imbalances is correct?
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?
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?
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?
What is the body's response to acid-base imbalance called?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of metabolic acidosis?
Which of the following is a characteristic of metabolic acidosis?
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