Question 1

Acidosis is a condition in which the pH of blood is:

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decreased

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increased

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not affected

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neutral

Question 2

Which of the following is a characteristic of respiratory alkalosis?

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Increased pH

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Neutral pH

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Decreased pH

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Not affected pH

Question 3

Which of the following is a characteristic of metabolic acidosis?

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Decreased pH

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Not affected pH

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Increased pH

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Neutral pH

Question 4

Which of the following is a symptom of respiratory acidosis?

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Confusion and drowsiness

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Rapid breathing

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Muscle cramps

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Excessive thirst

Question 5

Which of the following is a characteristic of metabolic alkalosis?

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Increased pH

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Decreased pH

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Neutral pH

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Not affected pH

Question 6

Which of the following is a symptom of respiratory alkalosis?

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Tingling or numbness in the extremities

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Abdominal pain

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Fatigue and weakness

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Heart palpitations

Question 7

What is the primary cause of metabolic acidosis?

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Excessive production of acids

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Hyperventilation

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Kidney failure

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Excessive loss of base

Question 8

Which of the following is a compensatory mechanism for respiratory acidosis?

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Increase in renal reabsorption of bicarbonate

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Decrease in renal reabsorption of bicarbonate

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Decrease in respiratory rate

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Increase in respiratory rate

Question 9

Which of the following is a characteristic of respiratory acidosis?

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Decreased pH

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Neutral pH

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Not affected pH

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Increased pH

Question 10

Which of the following is a symptom of metabolic alkalosis?

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Muscle twitching or cramping

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Shortness of breath

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Increased blood pressure

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Decreased heart rate

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