You Walk into Your Dorm Room and Find Your Roommate

question 38

Multiple Choice

You walk into your dorm room and find your roommate in the midst of anxiety-induced hyperventilation.You're unable to calm her down,so you call an ambulance.When she arrives at the ER,which of the following is her likely diagnosis?

• A)Respiratory alkalosis
• B)Respiratory acidosis
• C)Increased blood PCO₂
• D)Metabolic acidosis
• E)Metabolic alkalosis

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Definitions:

Psychological Problems

Disorders characterized by dysfunctional thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that cause significant distress or impairment in daily functioning.

Nightmares

Nightmares that awaken the sleeper with feelings of fear and anxiety.

Brain Waves

Patterns of neural oscillations in the brain, measurable with an EEG, that reflect differing states of brain activity.

Conscious

The state of being awake and aware of one's surroundings and experiences.