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Author Question: An ABG result shows the pH to be 7.56 and the HCO3- to be 23 mEq/L. Which of the following is the ... (Read 61 times)

ishan

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An ABG result shows the pH to be 7.56 and the HCO3- to be 23 mEq/L. Which of the following is the most likely disorder?
 
  a. Metabolic acidosis
  b. Metabolic alkalosis
  c. Respiratory acidosis
  d. Respiratory alkalosis

Question 2

An ABG result shows pH of 7.35, PaCO2 of 30 mm Hg, and HCO3 of 18 mEq/L. What com-pensatory measure has the body taken to at least partially compensate for the acid-base disorder?
 
  a. Blown off CO2
  b. Retained HCO3
  c. Retained H+
  d. Not enough information to determine


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morrie123456

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

ANS: D
If HCO3 is in the normal range in the presence of alkalosis, then the alkalosis probably is of res-piratory origin.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The patient has a compensated metabolic acidosis. This is characterized by a low HCO3, a pH between 7.35 and 7.39, and a low PaCO2. The compensatory response (decreased PaCO2) has restored the pH to the low normal range.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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