In a patient with Kussmaul's respirations, what acid-base ...

[vinney12]

In a patient with Kussmaul's respirations, what acid-base disturbance would you expect to see?
 
  a. Metabolic acidosis
  b. Metabolic alkalosis
  c. Respiratory acidosis
  d. Respiratory alkalosis

Question 2

What is a normal anion gap range?
 
  a. 3 to 5 mEq/L
  b. 6 to 8 mEq/L
  c. 9 to 14 mEq/L
  d. 24 to 26 mEq/L

[enass]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
With severe diabetic ketoacidosis, a very deep, gasping type of breathing develops, called Kuss-maul's respiration.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
A value of 140 mEq/L for Na+, 105 mEq/L for Cl, and 24 mEq/L for HCO3, yielding an anion gap of 11 mEq/L (140 mEq/L  105 mEq/L + 24 mEq/L = 11 mEq/L). The normal anion gap range is 9 to 14 mEq/L.

[vinney12]

Excellent

[elyse44]

Gracias!