NUR 113 EXAM 1 CORE FUNDAMENTALS OF
NURSING CONCEPTS REVIEW 2026
◉ body response to respiratory acidosis.
Answer: body tries to compensate thru renal absorption of HCO3-
(bicarb)
◉ clinicl manifestations of respiratory acidosis.
Answer: dypnea
deep RR
restless
headache
confusion
tachycardia, HR increases
lethargy
drowsy
coma
dysrhythmias
electrolyre embalances
◉ treating respiaratory acidosis.
,Answer: bronchodilators - short acting beta agonists - albuterol
supplemental oxygen
hyperkalemia meds
antibiotics
chest physiotherapy
removal of foreign body from airway
chest tube
intubation
◉ non respiratory intervention.
Answer: non sedation treatment
heart failure meds
◉ nursing interventions respiratory acidosis.
Answer: maintain patent airway
monitor ABG's vital signs RR and depth
supplemental oxygen
hydrate
monitor potassium levels monitor sedatives
patient teaching
◉ respiratory alkalosis causes.
, Answer: increase alveolar ventilation
hyperventilation
panic attack
anxiety
fever
septicemia
pneumonia and pulmonary embolism (in beginning)
thyrotoxicosis
aspirin intoxication overdose
CNS lesions
pregnancy
high altitudes
early pulmonary edema
hepatic failure
◉ respiratory alkalosis symptoms.
Answer: hyperventilation
light headed
dizzy
paresthesias
hert dysrhythmias
palpitations sweating
NURSING CONCEPTS REVIEW 2026
◉ body response to respiratory acidosis.
Answer: body tries to compensate thru renal absorption of HCO3-
(bicarb)
◉ clinicl manifestations of respiratory acidosis.
Answer: dypnea
deep RR
restless
headache
confusion
tachycardia, HR increases
lethargy
drowsy
coma
dysrhythmias
electrolyre embalances
◉ treating respiaratory acidosis.
,Answer: bronchodilators - short acting beta agonists - albuterol
supplemental oxygen
hyperkalemia meds
antibiotics
chest physiotherapy
removal of foreign body from airway
chest tube
intubation
◉ non respiratory intervention.
Answer: non sedation treatment
heart failure meds
◉ nursing interventions respiratory acidosis.
Answer: maintain patent airway
monitor ABG's vital signs RR and depth
supplemental oxygen
hydrate
monitor potassium levels monitor sedatives
patient teaching
◉ respiratory alkalosis causes.
, Answer: increase alveolar ventilation
hyperventilation
panic attack
anxiety
fever
septicemia
pneumonia and pulmonary embolism (in beginning)
thyrotoxicosis
aspirin intoxication overdose
CNS lesions
pregnancy
high altitudes
early pulmonary edema
hepatic failure
◉ respiratory alkalosis symptoms.
Answer: hyperventilation
light headed
dizzy
paresthesias
hert dysrhythmias
palpitations sweating