How does each of the following affect fluid balance: Hyperventilation? Vomiting? Fever? Diuretics?

Jay has been suffering from diarrhea for the last three days. What do you think has happened to his acid-base balance (acidosis or alkalosis)? How would her body attempt to compensate?

What types of diseases can cause pathologic water loss or gain? Can you determine which way water will shift when your patient has a fluid problem?

Fluid balance is largely maintained in the human body by which of the following?   Kidneys   Pineal gland   Pancreas   Bladder

What are the 3 chemical buffer systems ? in which part of the body is each buffer the most important

Which statement is correct about the body's compensation mechanism for metabolic acidosis? A The client will breathe faster to reduce pH. B The client will breathe slower to reduce pH. C The client will breathe faster to increase pH. D The client will breathe slower to increase pH.

A student got so excited about her acceptance into dental school that she began hyperventilating and then passed out.  How might passing out, for a short time, be advantageous?  What is her primary acid-base disorder?

Vomiting is most likely to cause metabolic acidosis respiratory acidosis metabolic alkalosis respiratory alkalosis none of the above - vomiting would not affect acid-base balance

What is a cause of metabolic acidosis? Excessive alcohol, consumption, diabetes, anorexia, chronic diarrhea, or all of them?