RNSG 2539 EXAM 2 FINAL STUDY SHEET
2026 SOLVED QUESTIONS FULLY CORRECT
⫸ Synchronized Intermittent Mandatory Ventilation (SIMV) Answer:
The ventilator delivers a preset volume at a preset frequency. The patient
can breathe faster than the preset rate but not slower.
⫸ Pressure Controlled Ventilation (PCV) Mode Answer: Used when
compliance is decreased and the patient has a continuous oxygenation
problem despite a high FiO2
⫸ Pressure -Support Ventilation (PSV) Answer: Positive pressure is
applied only during inspiration and is used in conjunction with the
patient's spontaneous respiration.
⫸ Continuous Mandatory Ventilation Answer: Breaths are delivered at
a set rate per minute and a set tidal volume.
Characterized by a ventilator that makes no effort to sense patient effort.
Patient must be sedated. The ventilator controls everything.
⫸ Pressure Support Answer: augments or assists spontaneous breathing
efforts by delivering a high flow of gas to a selected pressure level early
in inspiration and maintaining that level throughout the inspiratory
phase. The patient's effort determines the rate, inspiratory flow, and tidal
volume.
,⫸ Noninvasive Bilateral Positive-Pressure Ventilation Mode Answer: A
non-invasive form of mechanical ventilation, provided by means of
nasal masks, prongs, or full face mask. Used in the treatment of patients
with chronic insufficiency to manage acute or chronic respiratory
failure.
⫸ Tidal Volume Answer: The number of ML of air to be delivered with
each breath
⫸ If the patient is able to clear secretions with a cough, what action
should the nurse take? Answer: Suction the patient only if needed.
⫸ All of the following signs and symptoms indicate to the nurse that a
patient with an artificial airway needs suctioning except? Answer:
Sustained coughing
Correct Answer: *Gradual increase in PaO2*
Suspected aspiration of secretions
Rhonchi auscultated over bronchi
⫸ Patients requiring long term ventilation are converted to a
tracheostomy to prevent the complications of long term intubation with
an ETT. The advantages of converting to a tracheostomy all of the
following except? Answer: Decreased problems of airway resistance and
occlusion
Enhanced patient comfort
Correct Answer * Tracheal stenosis*
,Faster weaning
⫸ All of the following strategies help prevent Ventilator Acquired
Pneumonia except? Answer: Meticulous handwashing
Correct Answer: *Sedating the patient*
HOB at 30 degrees unless contraindicated
Use of gloves when suctioning
⫸ During suctioning the suction time will be limited to: Answer: 20
seconds
Correct Answer: *10 seconds*
15 seconds
5 seconds
⫸ What is the most accurate assessment of the patient's oxygenation
status? Answer: Respiratory rate
Correct Answer: *PaO2*
Presency of cyanosis
Breath Sounds
⫸ Breathing is controlled by Answer: Chemical Regulation and the
Nervous System
, ⫸ To prevent movement of the endotracheal tube (ETT) or extubation,
the tube must be securely anchored. When should the tube should be
readjusted and anchored? Answer: Correct Answer: *Every 1- 2 days or
when soiled or secured*
As tolerated
Once a week
Every 8 hours
⫸ Which nursing assessment is most accurate to evaluate proper
ventilation? Answer: Evidence of cyanosis
Correct Answer: *PaO2*
Respiratory rate
PaCO2
⫸ During your assessment of your patient you notice the ETT has
migrated from 23 cm at the lip to 26 cm at the lip. What is the nurse's
priority action in this situation? Answer: Extubate the patient
Manually bag with Ambu bag
Call a code
Correct Answer: *Assess the patient*
⫸ Compliance refers to: Answer: Correct Answer: *The ability of the
lungs to distend*
How fast the patient is breathing
If the alveoli are open
2026 SOLVED QUESTIONS FULLY CORRECT
⫸ Synchronized Intermittent Mandatory Ventilation (SIMV) Answer:
The ventilator delivers a preset volume at a preset frequency. The patient
can breathe faster than the preset rate but not slower.
⫸ Pressure Controlled Ventilation (PCV) Mode Answer: Used when
compliance is decreased and the patient has a continuous oxygenation
problem despite a high FiO2
⫸ Pressure -Support Ventilation (PSV) Answer: Positive pressure is
applied only during inspiration and is used in conjunction with the
patient's spontaneous respiration.
⫸ Continuous Mandatory Ventilation Answer: Breaths are delivered at
a set rate per minute and a set tidal volume.
Characterized by a ventilator that makes no effort to sense patient effort.
Patient must be sedated. The ventilator controls everything.
⫸ Pressure Support Answer: augments or assists spontaneous breathing
efforts by delivering a high flow of gas to a selected pressure level early
in inspiration and maintaining that level throughout the inspiratory
phase. The patient's effort determines the rate, inspiratory flow, and tidal
volume.
,⫸ Noninvasive Bilateral Positive-Pressure Ventilation Mode Answer: A
non-invasive form of mechanical ventilation, provided by means of
nasal masks, prongs, or full face mask. Used in the treatment of patients
with chronic insufficiency to manage acute or chronic respiratory
failure.
⫸ Tidal Volume Answer: The number of ML of air to be delivered with
each breath
⫸ If the patient is able to clear secretions with a cough, what action
should the nurse take? Answer: Suction the patient only if needed.
⫸ All of the following signs and symptoms indicate to the nurse that a
patient with an artificial airway needs suctioning except? Answer:
Sustained coughing
Correct Answer: *Gradual increase in PaO2*
Suspected aspiration of secretions
Rhonchi auscultated over bronchi
⫸ Patients requiring long term ventilation are converted to a
tracheostomy to prevent the complications of long term intubation with
an ETT. The advantages of converting to a tracheostomy all of the
following except? Answer: Decreased problems of airway resistance and
occlusion
Enhanced patient comfort
Correct Answer * Tracheal stenosis*
,Faster weaning
⫸ All of the following strategies help prevent Ventilator Acquired
Pneumonia except? Answer: Meticulous handwashing
Correct Answer: *Sedating the patient*
HOB at 30 degrees unless contraindicated
Use of gloves when suctioning
⫸ During suctioning the suction time will be limited to: Answer: 20
seconds
Correct Answer: *10 seconds*
15 seconds
5 seconds
⫸ What is the most accurate assessment of the patient's oxygenation
status? Answer: Respiratory rate
Correct Answer: *PaO2*
Presency of cyanosis
Breath Sounds
⫸ Breathing is controlled by Answer: Chemical Regulation and the
Nervous System
, ⫸ To prevent movement of the endotracheal tube (ETT) or extubation,
the tube must be securely anchored. When should the tube should be
readjusted and anchored? Answer: Correct Answer: *Every 1- 2 days or
when soiled or secured*
As tolerated
Once a week
Every 8 hours
⫸ Which nursing assessment is most accurate to evaluate proper
ventilation? Answer: Evidence of cyanosis
Correct Answer: *PaO2*
Respiratory rate
PaCO2
⫸ During your assessment of your patient you notice the ETT has
migrated from 23 cm at the lip to 26 cm at the lip. What is the nurse's
priority action in this situation? Answer: Extubate the patient
Manually bag with Ambu bag
Call a code
Correct Answer: *Assess the patient*
⫸ Compliance refers to: Answer: Correct Answer: *The ability of the
lungs to distend*
How fast the patient is breathing
If the alveoli are open
