NUR 265 Exam 2 Questions with 100% Correct
Answers
How is an ET tube placement confirmed? Correct
Answer: From first to last
ETCO2 20-40mmHg
Chest symmetry
Listen to left/right/abdomen
Chest X-Ray
Describe the A/C vent mode. Correct Answer: The vent
does everything for the patient. It delivers a set amount
of breaths per minute
Describe SIMV vent mode. Correct Answer: The pt
attempts to breath and the vent assists with their breaths
What are the different ventilator settings? Correct
Answer: Mode
FiO2
,Rate
Tidal Volume (Vt)
PEEP
What is PEEP? Correct Answer: It is positive pressure that
tells the alveoli in the lungs to stay open a little longer. It
helps with gas exchange.
What are some complications of PEEP? Correct Answer:
Pneumothorax
SubQ Emphysema (crepatus)
Decreased pre-load
What are the 3 buttons that a nurse is able to touch on a
vent? Correct Answer: Silence
Restart
100% Oxygen (before suctioning a patient)
When is it acceptable to shut off a vent alarm? Correct
Answer: NEVER
, What should be done when a patient is in respiratory
distress? Correct Answer: Call for help, disconnect the
vent, start bagging the patient, then reassess
What are ways to prevent VAP? Correct Answer:
Remove water from circuits
HOB up to 30 degrees
Turn Q2h
Suction
Oral care Q2H
Prevent aspiration
Lip moisturizer
Percussion
Give examples of what could cause a high pressure
alarm. Correct Answer: Blocked airway
Coughing
Tension pneumothorax
Answers
How is an ET tube placement confirmed? Correct
Answer: From first to last
ETCO2 20-40mmHg
Chest symmetry
Listen to left/right/abdomen
Chest X-Ray
Describe the A/C vent mode. Correct Answer: The vent
does everything for the patient. It delivers a set amount
of breaths per minute
Describe SIMV vent mode. Correct Answer: The pt
attempts to breath and the vent assists with their breaths
What are the different ventilator settings? Correct
Answer: Mode
FiO2
,Rate
Tidal Volume (Vt)
PEEP
What is PEEP? Correct Answer: It is positive pressure that
tells the alveoli in the lungs to stay open a little longer. It
helps with gas exchange.
What are some complications of PEEP? Correct Answer:
Pneumothorax
SubQ Emphysema (crepatus)
Decreased pre-load
What are the 3 buttons that a nurse is able to touch on a
vent? Correct Answer: Silence
Restart
100% Oxygen (before suctioning a patient)
When is it acceptable to shut off a vent alarm? Correct
Answer: NEVER
, What should be done when a patient is in respiratory
distress? Correct Answer: Call for help, disconnect the
vent, start bagging the patient, then reassess
What are ways to prevent VAP? Correct Answer:
Remove water from circuits
HOB up to 30 degrees
Turn Q2h
Suction
Oral care Q2H
Prevent aspiration
Lip moisturizer
Percussion
Give examples of what could cause a high pressure
alarm. Correct Answer: Blocked airway
Coughing
Tension pneumothorax