CHA 1: Exam 2 - Set 2 Questions And
Correct Answers
How do the kidneys compensate for respiratory acidosis? - answer✔✔They will retain bicarb
(HCO3) a base
What are the risk factors/causes of Respiratory Acidosis? - answer✔✔*Primary*:
-pneumonia
-COPD
-CF
-Asthma
Depressed Ventilation:
-Narcotics
-Airway obstruction
-Neuromuscular Disease (MS)
-Trauma to chest
What are the differences seen between acute and chronic Respiratory Acidosis -
answer✔✔*Acute*:
-rapid drop in respirations
-rapid pH change
-may be from pneumonia, choking, chest trauma, narcotic od
*Chronic*:
-changes occur over time
-kidneys have time to compensate
-COPD, ASTHMA, CF, MS