Which of the following are true about the relationship between chloride (Cl–) and bicarbonate HCO3– in acid-base balance? (Multiple Answers) 1.  For each Cl– ion excreted into the urine; the blood gains an HCO3– ion.2.  Blood Cl– and HCO3– ion levels are reciprocally (oppositely) related.3.  People with chronically high CO2 tend to have low blood Cl– levels.

All of the following can cause metabolic alkalosis except:  It can be caused by continuous nasogastric suctioning.  It can be caused by diarrhea.   It can be caused by vomiting.  It can be caused by diuretic therapy.

Which of the following statements are true concerning the Henderson-Hasselbalch equation for the bicarbonate/carbonic acid buffer system? (Multiple Answers)                                                                                               HCO3¯ 1.   pH =  pK  +  log  ————                                   H2CO3                                   H2CO3                                 2.   pH =  pK  +  log  ————                                    HCO3¯ 3.   can be used for checking ABG report of PCO2, HCO3¯ and pH 4.   calculates the pH of the blood’s bicarbonate buffer system

Paresthesia (tingling sensation), dizziness and convulsions are clinical signs of acute respiratory acidosis.

Which of the following could cause iatrogenic metabolic alkalosis?   Diuretic  low-salt diet  gastric drainage  mechanical hyperventilation

Which item affects profitability but does not appear in cash flow?

In the loan example, the first‑year interest expense was $459.

Using the example farm from the readings, explain why positive cash flow does not necessarily mean the farm is financially sustainable.

Which of the following is a use of cash in the cash flow statement?

Enterprise budgets can help farm owners analyze product pricing and profitability.