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NSC 380 - Respiratory & Metabolic Acid-
Base Questions and Correct Answers/
Latest Update / Already Graded
acids...

Ans: release hydrogen ions

bases (alkalis)...

Ans: accept hydrogen ions

pH...

Ans: 7 is neutral, normal range is 7.35-7.45

buffer systems...

Ans: bicarbonate, phosphate, protein

what is acidosis?

Ans: pH drops below 7.35; hydrogen ion concentration above
normal

what is alkalosis?

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Ans: pH rises above 7.45; hydrogen ion concentration below
normal

respiratory system...

Ans: regulates carbonic acid, eliminating or retaining, carbon
dioxide (forms carbonic acid when combined with water)

renal system...

Ans: long-term regulation of acid-base balance in body

what do kidneys regulate?

Ans: elimination of excess non-volatile acids produced during
metabolism and bicarbonate levels in ECF

what is the normal ratio of bicarbonate to carbonic acid?

Ans: 20:1

how do you assess acid-base balance?

Ans: arterial blood gases that measure PaCO2, O2, serum
bicarbonate, base excess

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