Author Question: Which of the following mechanisms is responsible for metabolic acidosis? A. Bicarbonate ... (Read 58 times)

Yolanda

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 757
Which of the following mechanisms is responsible for metabolic acidosis?
 
  A. Bicarbonate deficiency
  B. Diminished production of fixed acids
  C. Rapid and efficient elimination of organic acids
  D. Increased retention of HCO3

Question 2

What is the calculated pH for a patient sample if the measured bicarbonate concentration is 22 mmol/L and the pCO2 is 57 mmHg?
 
  A. 6.8
  B. 7.0
  C. 7.2
  D. 7.4


jliusyl

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 328
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

C



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

The word drug comes from the Dutch word droog (meaning "dry"). For centuries, most drugs came from dried plants, hence the name.

Did you know?

The effects of organophosphate poisoning are referred to by using the abbreviations “SLUD” or “SLUDGE,” It stands for: salivation, lacrimation, urination, defecation, GI upset, and emesis.

Did you know?

In 2010, opiate painkllers, such as morphine, OxyContin®, and Vicodin®, were tied to almost 60% of drug overdose deaths.

Did you know?

Nearly 31 million adults in America have a total cholesterol level that is more than 240 mg per dL.

Did you know?

The ratio of hydrogen atoms to oxygen in water (H2O) is 2:1.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library