Are you ready to take the ASCP, AMT, or AAB Certification Exams for MLS, CLS & MLT?
Tests your knowledge in Acid Base Balance and find out. Do it for fun or take this practice exam to help you prepare.
#1. Match the acid-base status of the following blood samples to the disorders in the given choices. (PCO2 values are in mm Hg and bicarbonate values in mmol/l). pH 7.6, PCO2 53, HCO3- 38
#2. In acid-base balance, the normal plasma PCO2 and bicarbonate levels are disturbed. Match the changes in this parameter with the disorders in the given choices: Decreased plasma bicarbonate (HCO3-)
#3. Match the acid-base status of the following blood samples to the disorders in the given choices. (PCO2 values are in mm Hg and bicarbonate values in mmol/l). pH 7.39, PCO2 44, HCO3- 26
#4. Dave, a 6-year-old boy, was rushed to the hospital following her mother’s complaint that her son has been vomiting, nauseated and has overall weakness. After a series of tests, the nurse notes the laboratory results: potassium: 2.9 mEq. Which primary acid-base imbalance is this boy at risk for if medical intervention is not carried out?
#5. In acid-base balance, the normal plasma PCO2 and bicarbonate levels are disturbed. Match the changes in this parameter with the disorders in the given choices: High plasma PCO2
#6. The results from the ABG results show pH 7.39, PCO2 27 mmHg, and HCO3 19 mEq/L. What does this mean?
#7. Arterial blood gas (ABG) measurement will give the information needed to determine if the primary disturbance of acid-base balance is respiratory or metabolic in nature
#8. What two organs in the body serve as a compensatory function to maintain acid-base balance?
#9. The major effect of acidosis is overexcitement of the central nervous system.
#10. Match the acid-base status of the following blood samples to the disorders in the given choices. (PaCO2 values are in mm Hg and bicarbonate values in mmol/l). pH 7.45, PCO2 50, HCO3- 30
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