When hyperventilation (rapid breathing)causes a patient to exhale large amounts of ,the blood pH rises in a condition called ________.
A)metabolic acidosis
B)metabolic alkalosis
C)respiratory acidosis
D)respiratory alkalosis
E)pulmonary distress

Question

When hyperventilation (rapid breathing)causes a patient to exhale large amounts of  ,the blood pH rises in a condition called ________.
A)metabolic acidosis 
B)metabolic alkalosis 
C)respiratory acidosis 
D)respiratory alkalosis 
E)pulmonary distress

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Hyperventilation causes excessive loss of carbon dioxide (CO2) through respiration, leading to a decrease in the concentration of CO2 in the blood. Since CO2 is an acidic gas, the decreased concentration causes the blood to become more alkaline, leading to respiratory alkalosis. The other options (metabolic acidosis, metabolic alkalosis, respiratory acidosis, and pulmonary distress) are not related to the excessive loss of CO2 during hyperventilation.

When Hyperventilation (Rapid Breathing)causes a Patient to Exhale Large Amounts