Chapter 8, Problem 6RE

A.

Summary Introduction

To determine: The cause of hyperventilation in patient having chronic obstructive lung disease.

Introduction: Respiratory acidosis is a medical condition of systemic acid-base disorder characterized by a primary increase in arterial PCO₂, which resulting in renal adaptation with a more marked increase in serum bicarbonate and a lesser decrease in pH.

B.

Summary Introduction

To Explain: The reason for the lethargy and difficulty in arousal in patient having difficulty in breathing.

Introduction: Respiratory acidosis can develop in persons with chronic lung disease who receive oxygen therapy at a flow rate that raises their PO₂ to a level that produces a decrease in ventilation.

C.

Summary Introduction

To describe: The goal of treatment in terms of acid–base balance for the patient.

Introduction: The right balance of basic (alkaline) and acidic compounds in the body, which uses to keep the body's fluids content close to neutral pH, is called acid-base balance, so that the body can function normally.

D.

Summary Introduction

To Explain: The concurrent respiratory and metabolic acidosis that often occurs in persons with chronic respiratory acidosis.

Introduction: Metabolic acidosis are an accumulation of lactic acid and excess production of ketoacids. Metabolic acidosis is seldom a primary disorder; it usually develops during another disease.