NUR 265
NUR 265 Exam 2 Questions and
Answers 2026
1
How is an ET tube placement confirmed?
From first to last
ETCO2 20-40mmHg
Chest symmetry
Listen to left/right/abdomen
Chest X-Ray
2
Describe the A/C vent mode.
The vent does everything for the patient. It delivers a set amount of breaths per
minute
3
Describe SIMV vent mode.
The pt attempts to breath and the vent assists with their breaths
4
What are the different ventilator settings?
Mode
FiO2
Rate
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Tidal Volume (Vt)
PEEP
5
What is PEEP?
It is positive pressure that tells the alveoli in the lungs to stay open a little longer. It
helps with gas exchange.
6
What are some complications of PEEP?
Pneumothorax
SubQ Emphysema (crepatus)
Decreased pre-load
7
What are the 3 buttons that a nurse is able to touch on a vent?
Silence
Restart
100% Oxygen (before suctioning a patient)
8
When is it acceptable to shut off a vent alarm?
NEVER
9
What should be done when a patient is in respiratory distress?
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*Call for help, disconnect the vent, start bagging the patient, then reassess*
10
What are ways to prevent VAP?
*Remove water from circuits*
*HOB up to 30 degrees*
Turn Q2h
Suction
Oral care Q2H
Prevent aspiration
Lip moisturizer
Percussion
11
Give examples of what could cause a high pressure alarm.
Blocked airway
Coughing
Tension pneumothorax
Anxiety/Pain: Sedate them
Kinks in tubing
Decreased lung compliance: ARDS
*Assess the patient not the monitor*
12
Give examples of what could cause a low pressure alarm.
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NUR 265 Exam 2 Questions and
Answers 2026
1
How is an ET tube placement confirmed?
From first to last
ETCO2 20-40mmHg
Chest symmetry
Listen to left/right/abdomen
Chest X-Ray
2
Describe the A/C vent mode.
The vent does everything for the patient. It delivers a set amount of breaths per
minute
3
Describe SIMV vent mode.
The pt attempts to breath and the vent assists with their breaths
4
What are the different ventilator settings?
Mode
FiO2
Rate
1|Page
,NUR 265
Tidal Volume (Vt)
PEEP
5
What is PEEP?
It is positive pressure that tells the alveoli in the lungs to stay open a little longer. It
helps with gas exchange.
6
What are some complications of PEEP?
Pneumothorax
SubQ Emphysema (crepatus)
Decreased pre-load
7
What are the 3 buttons that a nurse is able to touch on a vent?
Silence
Restart
100% Oxygen (before suctioning a patient)
8
When is it acceptable to shut off a vent alarm?
NEVER
9
What should be done when a patient is in respiratory distress?
2|Page
, NUR 265
*Call for help, disconnect the vent, start bagging the patient, then reassess*
10
What are ways to prevent VAP?
*Remove water from circuits*
*HOB up to 30 degrees*
Turn Q2h
Suction
Oral care Q2H
Prevent aspiration
Lip moisturizer
Percussion
11
Give examples of what could cause a high pressure alarm.
Blocked airway
Coughing
Tension pneumothorax
Anxiety/Pain: Sedate them
Kinks in tubing
Decreased lung compliance: ARDS
*Assess the patient not the monitor*
12
Give examples of what could cause a low pressure alarm.
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