Causes of Acid-Base Imbalances:
If it's not lung, then it's _______.
A. Metabolic
B. Respiratory
C. Cardiovascular
D. Gastrointestinal
If the patient has _______ _______ vomiting or suction, pick _______.
A. Excessive, Pyloric; Metabolic
B. Projectile, Gastric; Respiratory
C. Continuous, Small Intestinal; Cardiovascular
D. Bilious, Duodenal; Gastrointestinal
For everything else that isn't lung, pick _______ _______.
A. Metabolic Alkalosis
B. Respiratory Alkalosis
C. Metabolic Acidosis
D. Respiratory Acidosis
When you don't know what to pick, choose ______ ______.
A. Mixed Imbalances
B. Compensated Alkalosis
C. Compensated Acidosis
D. Normal pH