HACC N151 EXAM 2 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% VERIFIED

HACC N151 EXAM 2 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% VERIFIED


3 things that can cause acidosis - ANSWER A. Accumulation of acids

B. Excessive loss of bicarbonate (HCO3)

C. Increase in hydrogen ion concentration



A decrease in the hydrogen ion concentration causes a ______________ in the pH. -
ANSWER increase



3 things that can cause alkalosis - ANSWER 1. Accumulation of alkalis

2. Reduction of acid

3. Decrease in hydrogen ion concentration.



Normal pH

Normal PaCO2

Normal HCO3

Normal PaO2 - ANSWER pH: 7.35 - 7.45

PaCO2: 35 - 45 mmhg

HCO3: 21 - 28 mEq/L

PaO2: 80 - 100 mmHg



Metabolic Acidosis conditions (2*) - ANSWER 1. pH less than 7.35

OR

2. HCO3 less than 21



Respiratory alkalosis is caused by ________________________. - ANSWER An excessive

, loss of CO2 through hyperventilation.



Prolonged vomiting could cause _______________ ________________. - ANSWER Metabolic
Alkalosis (r/t loss of acids)



What could increased clotting time be indicative of? - ANSWER Hypercalcemia



What electrolyte imbalances could cause could irritability? - ANSWER Hypocalcemia

Hypomagnesemia

Hyper/Hypophosphatemia



What 3 electrolyte imbalances could cause tetany and hyperactive reflexes? - ANSWER
Hypocalcemia

Hypomagensemia

Hyperphosphotemia



What 2 electrolyte imbalances could cause hypotension? - ANSWER Hypocalcemia

Hypermagnesimia



What 2 electrolyte imbalances could cause positive trosseau/chvostic signs? - ANSWER
Hypocalcemia & Hypomagnesemia



What electrolyte imbalance could cause diarrhea? - ANSWER Hypocalcemia



What 2 electrolyte imbalances could cause lethargy and confusion? - ANSWER
Hypercalcemia

Hypermagnesimia



What 4 electrolytes affect heart rhythm? - ANSWER 1. Calcium