Author Question: Potential causes for respiratory alkalosis include 1. hypotension. 2. hypertension. 3. ... (Read 33 times)

melina_rosy · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Potential causes for respiratory alkalosis include

1. hypotension.
2. hypertension.
3. hypoventilation.
4. hyperventilation.

Question 2

Electrolytes are essential for many body functions, and require a

1. wide level range.
2. low level range.
3. narrow level range.
4. high level range.

aham8f · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Hypotension is unrelated.
Rationale 2: Hypertension is unrelated.
Rationale 3: Hypoventilation is associated with respiratory acidosis.
Rationale 4: Hyperventilation occurs with respiratory alkalosis.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale: Levels of electrolytes are maintained within a very narrow range.