NUR 265 EXAM 2 PRACTICE QUESTIONS LATEST VERSION
03/17/2026
2026/2027|QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
NUR 265 Exam 2 Practice Questions Latest Version
2026/2027|Questions and Correct Answers (Verified, Exam of nursing
The RN is caring for a pt who is receiving a heparin infusion for treatment of a pulmonary embolism (PE)
which of the following indicates a therapeutic effect of tx?
D-Dimer level is increased at 600mg/ml
- shows breakdown of fibrinogen
The RN is caring for a pt who is 4 days postop and suddenly develops difficulty breathing and sharp chest
pain. The RN has called a MRT, raised the HOB and applied O2. Which actions should the RN take next?
- auscultate the pt's lung sounds
- initiate continuous cardiac monitoring
- connect the pt to continuous pulse oximeter
- assess the pt's skin color
The RN has provided d/c teaching to a pt who developed a pulmonary embolism (PE) following a surgical
procedure. The pt will be taking newly prescribed Warfarin at home. Which of the following pt
statements indicates a correct understanding of the teaching?
"i should avoid anything rectally, such as enemas or suppositories"
- no enemas, take stool softners, benefiber
The RN is caring for a pt who appears to have developed a pulmonary embolism (PE). Which of the
following arterial blood gas results would the RN expect the pt to initially have?
Ph=7.50, pao2=79mmhg, paco2=32mmhg, HCO3=23meq/L, sao2=88%
- respiratory alkalosis
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, NUR 265 EXAM 2 PRACTICE QUESTIONS LATEST VERSION
03/17/2026
2026/2027|QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
The RN is caring for a pt who has a chest tube. Which assessment finding from the box below requires
the RN to immed notify the PHCP?
- tracheal deviation (closes off the aorta, lose pedal pulses)
- 100 ml of drainage within an hour (over 70!!!!)
- visibility of the eyelets of the chest tube
The RN is assessing a pt who has a chest tube places 36 hours ago for the tx of a pneumothorax. The RN
observes continuous bubbling in the water seal chamber. Which of the following actions should the RN
take?
Inform the PHCP that there is a leak in the system
The RN is assessing patients for the risk of developing ARDS. The RN should identify at greatest risk is the
pt who...?
Had a stroke and is having difficulty swallowing
The RN has been made aware of the following pt situations. The RN should initially follow up with the pt
who is receiving...?
Mechanical ventilation for the tx of ARDS and has an absence of breath sounds in the LL lobe
- sx of PNEUMOTHORAX
The RN is caring for a pt who developed ARDS and has been placed on mechanical ventilation. Which of
the following is a priority action for the RN to take?
Initiate prescribed TPN
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03/17/2026
2026/2027|QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
NUR 265 Exam 2 Practice Questions Latest Version
2026/2027|Questions and Correct Answers (Verified, Exam of nursing
The RN is caring for a pt who is receiving a heparin infusion for treatment of a pulmonary embolism (PE)
which of the following indicates a therapeutic effect of tx?
D-Dimer level is increased at 600mg/ml
- shows breakdown of fibrinogen
The RN is caring for a pt who is 4 days postop and suddenly develops difficulty breathing and sharp chest
pain. The RN has called a MRT, raised the HOB and applied O2. Which actions should the RN take next?
- auscultate the pt's lung sounds
- initiate continuous cardiac monitoring
- connect the pt to continuous pulse oximeter
- assess the pt's skin color
The RN has provided d/c teaching to a pt who developed a pulmonary embolism (PE) following a surgical
procedure. The pt will be taking newly prescribed Warfarin at home. Which of the following pt
statements indicates a correct understanding of the teaching?
"i should avoid anything rectally, such as enemas or suppositories"
- no enemas, take stool softners, benefiber
The RN is caring for a pt who appears to have developed a pulmonary embolism (PE). Which of the
following arterial blood gas results would the RN expect the pt to initially have?
Ph=7.50, pao2=79mmhg, paco2=32mmhg, HCO3=23meq/L, sao2=88%
- respiratory alkalosis
3/17/2026
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, NUR 265 EXAM 2 PRACTICE QUESTIONS LATEST VERSION
03/17/2026
2026/2027|QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
The RN is caring for a pt who has a chest tube. Which assessment finding from the box below requires
the RN to immed notify the PHCP?
- tracheal deviation (closes off the aorta, lose pedal pulses)
- 100 ml of drainage within an hour (over 70!!!!)
- visibility of the eyelets of the chest tube
The RN is assessing a pt who has a chest tube places 36 hours ago for the tx of a pneumothorax. The RN
observes continuous bubbling in the water seal chamber. Which of the following actions should the RN
take?
Inform the PHCP that there is a leak in the system
The RN is assessing patients for the risk of developing ARDS. The RN should identify at greatest risk is the
pt who...?
Had a stroke and is having difficulty swallowing
The RN has been made aware of the following pt situations. The RN should initially follow up with the pt
who is receiving...?
Mechanical ventilation for the tx of ARDS and has an absence of breath sounds in the LL lobe
- sx of PNEUMOTHORAX
The RN is caring for a pt who developed ARDS and has been placed on mechanical ventilation. Which of
the following is a priority action for the RN to take?
Initiate prescribed TPN
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