The ________ skeleton is the central portion of the skeleton.

Which of the following statements regarding loose-fill material used for insulation is MOST accurate?

A) Loose wool insulation is treated with water-soluble salts to reduce combustibility. B) Cellulose fiber insulation is noncombustible. C) Fire in shredded wood insulation treated to reduce combustibility will burn in a slow, smoldering manner. D) It is not necessary to open walls insulated with noncombustible insulation when fighting fires in a wood-frame building.

A patient has a pH of 7.58 and a PaCO2 of 50 torr. Based on these data, what is the primary acid-base disturbance?

A. respiratory alkalosis B. metabolic acidosis C. respiratory acidosis D. metabolic alkalosis