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
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