NUR 265 Exam 2 Questions With Answers

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How is an ET tube placement confirmed? - CORRECT
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ANSWERS(S)✔✔From first to last
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ETCO2 20-40mmHg //

Chest symmetry
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Listen to left/right/abdomen
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Chest X-Ray //

Describe the A/C vent mode. - CORRECT ANSWERS(S)✔✔The
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vent does everything for the patient. It delivers a set amount of
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breaths per minute
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Describe SIMV vent mode. - CORRECT ANSWERS(S)✔✔The pt
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attempts to breath and the vent assists with their breaths
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What are the different ventilator settings? - CORRECT
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ANSWERS(S)✔✔Mode
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FiO2
Rate
Tidal Volume (Vt)
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,PEEP

What is PEEP? - CORRECT ANSWERS(S)✔✔It is positive pressure
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that tells the alveoli in the lungs to stay open a little longer. It
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helps with gas exchange.
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What are some complications of PEEP? - CORRECT
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ANSWERS(S)✔✔Pneumothorax
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SubQ Emphysema (crepatus)
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Decreased pre-load //

What are the 3 buttons that a nurse is able to touch on a vent? -
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CORRECT ANSWERS(S)✔✔Silence
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Restart
100% Oxygen (before suctioning a patient)
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When is it acceptable to shut off a vent alarm? - CORRECT
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ANSWERS(S)✔✔NEVER
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What should be done when a patient is in respiratory distress? -
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CORRECT ANSWERS(S)✔✔*Call for help, disconnect the vent,
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start bagging the patient, then reassess*
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, What are ways to prevent VAP? - CORRECT
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ANSWERS(S)✔✔*Remove water from circuits*
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*HOB up to 30 degrees*
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Turn Q2h //

Suction
Oral care Q2H
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Prevent aspiration //

Lip moisturizer
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Percussion

Give examples of what could cause a high pressure alarm. -
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CORRECT ANSWERS(S)✔✔Blocked airway
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Coughing
Tension pneumothorax //

Anxiety/Pain: Sedate them // //

Kinks in tubing // //

Decreased lung compliance: ARDS // // //

*Assess the patient not the monitor*
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Give examples of what could cause a low pressure alarm. -
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CORRECT ANSWERS(S)✔✔Not getting enough air (in or out)
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