An Intestinal Obstruction at the Pylorus or High in the Small

question 22

Multiple Choice

An intestinal obstruction at the pylorus or high in the small intestine causes metabolic alkalosis by causing which outcome?

• A)Gain of bicarbonate from pancreatic secretions that cannot be absorbed
• B)Excessive loss of hydrogen ions normally absorbed from gastric juices
• C)Excessive loss of potassium, promoting atony of the intestinal wall
• D)Loss of bile acid secretions that cannot be absorbed

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Discrete DC Output

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Binary Input

A digital input signal that has two possible states, 0 or 1, representing off or on conditions in electronic devices.

Analog Output

An electrical signal that represents a continuous physical quantity, used in control systems to drive or modulate external devices.

Electrical Isolation

A technique of preventing direct electrical current flow between two parts of an electrical system, often achieved through the use of optoisolators or transformers, to protect against surges and interference.