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EMT Medical Terminology Questions with Correct Solutions (Verified)
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Acidosis - an acid condition of the body - can occur with decreased ventilations - not enough carbon dioxide is eliminated. With water, CO2 becomes carbonic acid. Alkalosis - an alkaline condition of the body - can occur with hyperventilation - blowing off too much carbon dioxide Adjunc...
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