NUR 265 Exam 2|ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026

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NUR 265 Exam 2|ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026



What is ECMO? - correct-answer - It rests the heart and the lungs. It oxygenates

the blood and then puts it back into circulation.




For a chest tube, is there supposed to be bubbling in the water seal chamber? -

correct-answer - No. Bubbling means that there is an air leak




For a chest tube, is there supposed to be bubbling in the suction control

chamber? - correct-answer - Yes

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What is a pheochromocytoma? - correct-answer - A catecholamine producing

tumor that arises in the adrenal medulla. The tumor releases an excess amount of

epinephrine and NE.




What is the hallmark symptom of a pheochromocytoma? - correct-answer -

Hypertension




True or False. It is appropriate to palpate the abdomen in a patient with a

pheochromocytoma? - correct-answer - False. Palpating the abdomen could

stimulate a sudden release of catacholamines and trigger severe HTN.




What are the s/s of a pheochromocytoma? - correct-answer - HTN

Headaches

Palpitations

Severe Anxiety

Pallor

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A-Fib

Diaphoresis




How is a pheochromocytoma diagnosed? - correct-answer - HTN

Elevated levels of catecholamines

CT/MRI




What is a major complication with a pheochromocytoma? - correct-answer -

Hemorrhage. The tumor is highly vascularized.




How is a pheochromocytoma treated? - correct-answer - Medication to lower the

BP and surgery to remove the tumor on the adrenal gland