Respiratory Imbalance Management

Vocabulary flashcards covering core interventions, safety precautions, and clinical responsibilities for managing respiratory acidosis and alkalosis.

Skill Emphasized for Respiratory Imbalance Management

Proficiency in ABG interpretation.

Tripod Position

A positioning intervention listed for COPD/respiratory acidosis.

Safety Intervention for Respiratory Acidosis

Implement fall precautions.

Critical Nursing Responsibility for Respiratory Acidosis

Recognize causes and clinical deterioration.

Communication/Behavioral Approach for Respiratory Alkalosis

A calm, reassuring approach.

Rebreathing Intervention for Respiratory Alkalosis

Breathe into a paper bag (as printed on the respiratory alkalosis slide).

Safety Intervention for Respiratory Alkalosis

Fall precautions.

Paper-Bag Statement Safety Clarification

It is preserved because it appears on the instructor slide, but it should not be treated as a universal intervention without evaluating the cause of hyperventilation; rebreathing can be unsafe when hypoxemia or another serious condition is present.