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NREMT EMT

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Which type of alkalosis is associated with events such as climbing high altitudes, anxiety attacks, or hyperventilation?

  1. Metabolic Alkalosis
  2. Respiratory Alkalosis
  3. Chronic Alkalosis
  4. Temperature Alkalosis
Explanation

Answer: B - The body can suffer from respiratory alkalosis duringsuch events as climbing high altitudes, anxiety attack, or hyperventilation. Respiratory alkalosis results from excessive elimination of carbon dioxide. It occurs pathologically from these events and as a compensatory mechanism in shock. Oxygen should not be withheld from this patient and should be administered with a rebreather mask with an oxygen flow rate of 10-15 LPM.

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