TEST BANK FOR CONCEPTS FOR NURSING
PRACTICE 4TH EDITION EXAM Q&A 2026
STUDY GUIDE SOLVED QUESTIONS GRADED
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◉ Metabolic Acidosis. Answer: A condition that occurs when the body
produces excessive quantities of acid or when the kidneys are not
removing enough acid from the body.
◉ Respiratory Alkalosis. Answer: A condition that occurs when the
lungs remove too much carbon dioxide from the body.
◉ Metabolic Alkalosis. Answer: A condition characterized by an
increase in bicarbonate in the body, leading to a higher pH.
◉ Respiratory Acidosis. Answer: A condition that occurs when the lungs
cannot remove enough carbon dioxide, resulting in increased acidity in
the blood.
◉ Fasting. Answer: The act of abstaining from all or some kinds of food
or drink for a set period.
,◉ Ketones. Answer: Chemical compounds produced by the liver from
fatty acids during periods of low food intake, carbohydrate restrictive
diets, or prolonged intense exercise.
◉ Abdominal Fistulas. Answer: Abnormal connections between the
abdominal cavity and other structures, which can lead to loss of
bicarbonate and result in metabolic acidosis.
◉ Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Answer: A
progressive lung disease that causes breathing difficulties and is
associated with respiratory acidosis.
◉ Pneumonia. Answer: An infection that inflames the air sacs in one or
both lungs, which can lead to respiratory acidosis.
◉ Chronic Renal Failure. Answer: A condition in which the kidneys lose
their ability to filter waste and excess fluids from the blood, leading to
metabolic acidosis.
◉ Hypovolemic Shock. Answer: A condition resulting from severe
blood loss, leading to inadequate blood flow and oxygen to the body's
tissues, which can cause systemic lactic acidosis.
, ◉ Lactic Acid. Answer: A by-product of anaerobic metabolism, which
can accumulate in the body during hypovolemic shock and contribute to
metabolic acidosis.
◉ Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP). Answer: The energy currency of the
cell, produced during cellular respiration, which can be generated
anaerobically in the absence of oxygen.
◉ Cognitive Level: Analyzing. Answer: A level of cognitive processing
that involves breaking down information into parts to understand it
better.
◉ Client Need/Sub: Physiological Integrity. Answer: A category of
nursing needs that focuses on the physiological aspects of patient care.
◉ QSEN Competencies. Answer: Quality and Safety Education for
Nurses competencies aimed at improving the quality and safety of
healthcare.
◉ AACN Domains and Competencies. Answer: Standards set by the
American Association of Colleges of Nursing to guide nursing education
and practice.
◉ NLN Competencies. Answer: Competencies established by the
National League for Nursing to ensure quality nursing education.
PRACTICE 4TH EDITION EXAM Q&A 2026
STUDY GUIDE SOLVED QUESTIONS GRADED
A+
◉ Metabolic Acidosis. Answer: A condition that occurs when the body
produces excessive quantities of acid or when the kidneys are not
removing enough acid from the body.
◉ Respiratory Alkalosis. Answer: A condition that occurs when the
lungs remove too much carbon dioxide from the body.
◉ Metabolic Alkalosis. Answer: A condition characterized by an
increase in bicarbonate in the body, leading to a higher pH.
◉ Respiratory Acidosis. Answer: A condition that occurs when the lungs
cannot remove enough carbon dioxide, resulting in increased acidity in
the blood.
◉ Fasting. Answer: The act of abstaining from all or some kinds of food
or drink for a set period.
,◉ Ketones. Answer: Chemical compounds produced by the liver from
fatty acids during periods of low food intake, carbohydrate restrictive
diets, or prolonged intense exercise.
◉ Abdominal Fistulas. Answer: Abnormal connections between the
abdominal cavity and other structures, which can lead to loss of
bicarbonate and result in metabolic acidosis.
◉ Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Answer: A
progressive lung disease that causes breathing difficulties and is
associated with respiratory acidosis.
◉ Pneumonia. Answer: An infection that inflames the air sacs in one or
both lungs, which can lead to respiratory acidosis.
◉ Chronic Renal Failure. Answer: A condition in which the kidneys lose
their ability to filter waste and excess fluids from the blood, leading to
metabolic acidosis.
◉ Hypovolemic Shock. Answer: A condition resulting from severe
blood loss, leading to inadequate blood flow and oxygen to the body's
tissues, which can cause systemic lactic acidosis.
, ◉ Lactic Acid. Answer: A by-product of anaerobic metabolism, which
can accumulate in the body during hypovolemic shock and contribute to
metabolic acidosis.
◉ Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP). Answer: The energy currency of the
cell, produced during cellular respiration, which can be generated
anaerobically in the absence of oxygen.
◉ Cognitive Level: Analyzing. Answer: A level of cognitive processing
that involves breaking down information into parts to understand it
better.
◉ Client Need/Sub: Physiological Integrity. Answer: A category of
nursing needs that focuses on the physiological aspects of patient care.
◉ QSEN Competencies. Answer: Quality and Safety Education for
Nurses competencies aimed at improving the quality and safety of
healthcare.
◉ AACN Domains and Competencies. Answer: Standards set by the
American Association of Colleges of Nursing to guide nursing education
and practice.
◉ NLN Competencies. Answer: Competencies established by the
National League for Nursing to ensure quality nursing education.
