Nurs 241 Chapter 2 Part 4 Exam Questions
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Updated 2026
What is the normal serum pH 7.35 - 7.45
range?
What does a pH level below 7.35 Acidosis
indicate?
What does a pH level above 7.45 Alkalosis
indicate?
What is the effect of increased It lowers pH, causing acidosis.
CO■
on pH?
What is the effect of increased It raises pH, causing alkalosis.
HCO■■ on pH?
What are the three major systems Buffer systems, respiratory system, renal
that maintain acid-base balance? system.
What is the most important buffer Bicarbonate buffer system.
system in the blood?
How does the respiratory system Increases respiratory rate to blow off CO■.
respond to acidosis?
and Answers with Verified Solutions | Latest
Updated 2026
What is the normal serum pH 7.35 - 7.45
range?
What does a pH level below 7.35 Acidosis
indicate?
What does a pH level above 7.45 Alkalosis
indicate?
What is the effect of increased It lowers pH, causing acidosis.
CO■
on pH?
What is the effect of increased It raises pH, causing alkalosis.
HCO■■ on pH?
What are the three major systems Buffer systems, respiratory system, renal
that maintain acid-base balance? system.
What is the most important buffer Bicarbonate buffer system.
system in the blood?
How does the respiratory system Increases respiratory rate to blow off CO■.
respond to acidosis?
