Exam-Prep / ABG - Quiz START QUIZ #1. What is the primary compensatory mechanism for respiratory acidosis? Increased renal excretion of bicarbonate Increased renal excretion of bicarbonate Decreased renal excretion of bicarbonate Decreased renal excretion of bicarbonate Increased respiratory rate and depth Increased respiratory rate and depth Decreased respiratory rate and depth Decreased respiratory rate and depth #2. 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 #3. In metabolic alkalosis, which parameter is typically elevated? PaO2 PaO2 PaCO2 PaCO2 HCO3- HCO3- pH pH #4. A patient with a HCO3- level of 20 mEq/L would be classified as having: Acidosis Acidosis Alkalosis Alkalosis Normocapnia Normocapnia Hypoxemia Hypoxemia #5. What is the primary acid-base disorder indicated by a low arterial pH and low bicarbonate (HCO3-) level? 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
