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GALEN NUR 265 EXAM 2 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS LATEST UPDARES
2026 (VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+


How is an ET tube placement confirmed? - ANSWERS-From first to last



ETCO2 20-40mmHg

Chest symmetry

Listen to left/right/abdomen

Chest X-Ray



Describe the A/C vent mode. - ANSWERS-The vent does everything for the patient. It delivers a
set amount of breaths per minute



Describe SIMV vent mode. - ANSWERS-The pt attempts to breath and the vent assists with their
breaths



What are the different ventilator settings? - ANSWERS-Mode

FiO2

Rate

Tidal Volume (Vt)

PEEP



What is PEEP? - ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-Pneumothorax

SubQ Emphysema (crepatus)

Decreased pre-load



What are the 3 buttons that a nurse is able to touch on a vent? - ANSWERS-Silence

Restart

100% Oxygen (before suctioning a patient)



When is it acceptable to shut off a vent alarm? - ANSWERS-NEVER



What should be done when a patient is in respiratory distress? - ANSWERS-*Call for help,
disconnect the vent, start bagging the patient, then reassess*



What are ways to prevent VAP? - ANSWERS-*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. - ANSWERS-Blocked airway

Coughing

Tension pneumothorax

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