ATI RN
ATI Fundamental Exam Chapter 25 Candile Questions
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Question 1 of 5
If your patient has a higher than normal pH (alkalosis) you would expect to also see:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Low PaCO2 and high HCO3-. In respiratory alkalosis, there is an excess of carbon dioxide exhaled leading to low PaCO2. The kidneys compensate by retaining bicarbonate (HCO3-), resulting in high HCO3-.
Choices A, B, and D do not align with the expected changes in pH for alkalosis.
Choice A indicates a mixed picture of metabolic acidosis and respiratory acidosis, while choice B suggests metabolic acidosis.
Choice D reflects a mixed picture of metabolic alkalosis and respiratory acidosis. Thus, choice C is the correct answer.
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