Exam-Prep / ABG - Quiz START QUIZ #1. What is the primary compensatory mechanism for metabolic acidosis? Increased respiratory rate and depth Increased respiratory rate and depth Decreased respiratory rate and depth Decreased respiratory rate and depth Increased urinary excretion of bicarbonate Increased urinary excretion of bicarbonate Decreased urinary excretion of bicarbonate Decreased urinary excretion of bicarbonate #2. Which of the following conditions is associated with metabolic acidosis? Diabetic ketoacidosis Diabetic ketoacidosis Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Asthma Asthma Pulmonary embolism Pulmonary embolism #3. A patient with a PaCO2 of 50 mmHg would be classified as having: Hypercapnia Hypercapnia Hypocapnia Hypocapnia Normocapnia Normocapnia Acidosis Acidosis #4. A patient with a PaO2 of 55 mmHg would be classified as having: Hypoxemia Hypoxemia Hyperoxemia Hyperoxemia Normal oxygenation Normal oxygenation Acidosis Acidosis #5. An elevated anion gap may indicate: Metabolic acidosis Metabolic acidosis Metabolic alkalosis Metabolic alkalosis Respiratory acidosis Respiratory acidosis Respiratory alkalosis Respiratory alkalosis Finish Results YOU GOT IT !!! GOOD TRY – KEEP PRACTICING !!! TRY AGAIN WITH NEW QUESTIONS
