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jparksx

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on: Jul 23, 2018
Which laboratory value should the nurse examine when evaluating uncompensated respiratory alkalosis?
 
  a. PaO2
  b. Anion gap
  c. PaCO2
  d. HCO3

Question 2

Which organ system is responsible for compensation of respiratory acidosis?
 
  a. Respiratory
  b. Renal
  c. Gastrointestinal
  d. Endocrine


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Uncompensated respiratory imbalances are seen in the PaCO2 levels. PaO2 indicates oxygen sta-tus. Anion gap is used for metabolic acidosis. HCO3 is used to evaluate compensation for respir-atory imbalances or uncompensated metabolic imbalances.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The kidneys are responsible for respiratory acidosis compensation. A problem with the respiratory system causes respiratory acidosis, so another organ system (renal) needs to compensate. Prob-lems with the gastrointestinal and endocrine systems can cause acid-base imbalances, but these systems cannot compensate for an existing imbalance.


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