A Patient Is Admitted with Severe Emphysema and a PO

question 18

Multiple Choice

A patient is admitted with severe emphysema and a PO? of 85.He also has a blood pH of 7.25 and a serum bicarbonate of 40.Which of the following is the accurate description?

• A) metabolic acidosis and respiratory compensation
• B) metabolic alkalosis with a respiratory compensation
• C) respiratory alkalosis with a renal compensation
• D) respiratory acidosis with a renal compensation

Understand the concept of chemical equilibrium and the factors that can influence it.

Grasp the significance of the equilibrium constant and what it indicates about the position of equilibrium.

Comprehend Le Chatelier's Principle and its application to predict the effect of changes on a system in equilibrium.

Recognize the roles of catalysts in chemical reactions and their effect on equilibrium without altering the position of equilibrium.

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