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JMatthes

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on: Jul 16, 2018
Which of the following are signs and symptoms of acute respiratory alkalosis? 1. Convulsions 2. Depressed reflexes 3. Dizziness 4. Paresthesia
 
  a. 1, 2, and 4 only
  b. 1, 3, and 4 only
  c. 2 and 4 only
  d. 1, 2, 3, and 4

Question 2

In a patient with partially compensated respiratory alkalosis, which of the following blood gas abnormalities would you expect to encounter?
 
  1. Decreased pH
  2. Decreased HCO3
  3. Decreased PCO2
  4. Increased pH
  a. 1, 2, and 4
  b. 1 and 3
  c. 3 only
  d. 2, 3, and 4


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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
An early sign of respiratory alkalosis is paresthesia (numbness or a tingling sensation in the ex-tremities). Severe hyperventilation is associated with dizziness, hyperactive reflexes, and possibly tetanic convulsions.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Partly compensated respiratory alkalosis is characterized by a low PaCO2, a low HCO3, and an alkaline pHstill not quite down in the normal range.


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