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NREMT Paramedic

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What is the goal in adequately ventilating shock patients?
  1. To induce the acidotic state
  2. To reduce the acidotic state
  3. To normalize the acidotic state
  4. All of the above
Explanation
Answer: B - The goal in adequately ventilating shock patients is to reduce the acidotic state. Lactic acid production results in the accumulation of hydrogen ions. The more hydrogen ions present in a solution, the more acidic the solution. Ensuring adequate ventilation reduces the number of hydrogen ions present and reduces the total accumulated acids in the patient’s body.
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