NUR 265 EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2026/2027
COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS || 100%
GUARANTEED PASS <NEWEST VERSION>
I must protect myself from developing an infection - ANSWER The nurse has
provided discharge instructions to a client who is newly diagnosed with nephrotic
syndrome. Which of the following client statements indicates a correct
understanding of the teaching
Had a AAA repair 2 days ago and has a creatinine that has increased from 0.9 to
2.5mg/dl - ANSWER The nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of an assigned
client; it is a priority for the nurse to follow up with the PCP if the client
A rhythm strip reading that has tall, peaked T waves - ANSWER The nurse is
caring for a client who has been hospitalized for 8 days with AKI caused by
dehydration which of the following should the nurse report immediately to the PCP
Obtain a prescription for gentamicin peak and trough levels - ANSWER The nurse
is caring for a client who is receiving gentamicin IV for infection and has
developed oliguria and increased blood pressure. Which of the following actions
should the nurse take first
Check the client's most recent serum electrolyte levels - ANSWER The nurse is
caring for a client with CKD, the client is reporting muscle weakness diarrhea, and
tingling in the hands. Which action should the nurse take first
, I try and limit my intake of dietary sodium to 5g a day - ANSWER The nurse is
talking with a client who has CKD and has been receiving hemodialysis 3x week.
Which of the following client statements is a priority follow-up by the nurse
If I develop and fatigue or weakness I should report it to my doctor - ANSWER
The nurse is teaching a client who is in the late stage of CKD. Which of the
following client statements indicates a correct understanding of the teaching
Developed a bp of 90/58mmhg - ANSWER The nurse is caring for a client who
has returned from receiving hemodialysis treatment. It requires immediate follow
up by the nurse if the client has
Place mask on the client when changing the client peritoneal dialysis catheter
dressing - ANSWER The nurses came for assigned client. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take
How is an ET tube placement confirmed? - ANSWER From first to last
ETCO2 20-40mmHg
Chest symmetry
Listen to left/right/abdomen
Chest X-Ray
Describe the A/C vent mode. - ANSWER The vent does everything for the
patient. It delivers a set amount of breaths per minute
Describe SIMV vent mode. - ANSWER The pt attempts to breath and the vent
assists with their breaths
What are the different ventilator settings? - ANSWER Mode
,FiO2
Rate
Tidal Volume (Vt)
PEEP
What is PEEP? - 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? - ANSWER Pneumothorax
SubQ Emphysema (crepatus)
Decreased pre-load
What are the 3 buttons that a nurse is able to touch on a vent? - ANSWER Silence
Restart
100% Oxygen (before suctioning a patient)
When is it acceptable to shut off a vent alarm? - ANSWER NEVER
What should be done when a patient is in respiratory distress? - ANSWER *Call
for help, disconnect the vent, start bagging the patient, then reassess*
What are ways to prevent VAP? - 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. - ANSWER Blocked
airway
Coughing
Tension pneumothorax
Anxiety/Pain: Sedate them
Kinks in tubing
Decreased lung compliance: ARDS
*Assess the patient not the monitor*
Give examples of what could cause a low pressure alarm. - ANSWER Not getting
enough air (in or out)
Air leak in the cuff: Check the pilot balloon
Disconnected tubing
Low Vt
*Assess the patient not the monitor*
What are some things we have to do when caring for a vented patient? -
ANSWER Lung assessment
Frequent vital signs (every 4 hours)
I&O (look at balances)
COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS || 100%
GUARANTEED PASS <NEWEST VERSION>
I must protect myself from developing an infection - ANSWER The nurse has
provided discharge instructions to a client who is newly diagnosed with nephrotic
syndrome. Which of the following client statements indicates a correct
understanding of the teaching
Had a AAA repair 2 days ago and has a creatinine that has increased from 0.9 to
2.5mg/dl - ANSWER The nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of an assigned
client; it is a priority for the nurse to follow up with the PCP if the client
A rhythm strip reading that has tall, peaked T waves - ANSWER The nurse is
caring for a client who has been hospitalized for 8 days with AKI caused by
dehydration which of the following should the nurse report immediately to the PCP
Obtain a prescription for gentamicin peak and trough levels - ANSWER The nurse
is caring for a client who is receiving gentamicin IV for infection and has
developed oliguria and increased blood pressure. Which of the following actions
should the nurse take first
Check the client's most recent serum electrolyte levels - ANSWER The nurse is
caring for a client with CKD, the client is reporting muscle weakness diarrhea, and
tingling in the hands. Which action should the nurse take first
, I try and limit my intake of dietary sodium to 5g a day - ANSWER The nurse is
talking with a client who has CKD and has been receiving hemodialysis 3x week.
Which of the following client statements is a priority follow-up by the nurse
If I develop and fatigue or weakness I should report it to my doctor - ANSWER
The nurse is teaching a client who is in the late stage of CKD. Which of the
following client statements indicates a correct understanding of the teaching
Developed a bp of 90/58mmhg - ANSWER The nurse is caring for a client who
has returned from receiving hemodialysis treatment. It requires immediate follow
up by the nurse if the client has
Place mask on the client when changing the client peritoneal dialysis catheter
dressing - ANSWER The nurses came for assigned client. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take
How is an ET tube placement confirmed? - ANSWER From first to last
ETCO2 20-40mmHg
Chest symmetry
Listen to left/right/abdomen
Chest X-Ray
Describe the A/C vent mode. - ANSWER The vent does everything for the
patient. It delivers a set amount of breaths per minute
Describe SIMV vent mode. - ANSWER The pt attempts to breath and the vent
assists with their breaths
What are the different ventilator settings? - ANSWER Mode
,FiO2
Rate
Tidal Volume (Vt)
PEEP
What is PEEP? - 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? - ANSWER Pneumothorax
SubQ Emphysema (crepatus)
Decreased pre-load
What are the 3 buttons that a nurse is able to touch on a vent? - ANSWER Silence
Restart
100% Oxygen (before suctioning a patient)
When is it acceptable to shut off a vent alarm? - ANSWER NEVER
What should be done when a patient is in respiratory distress? - ANSWER *Call
for help, disconnect the vent, start bagging the patient, then reassess*
What are ways to prevent VAP? - 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. - ANSWER Blocked
airway
Coughing
Tension pneumothorax
Anxiety/Pain: Sedate them
Kinks in tubing
Decreased lung compliance: ARDS
*Assess the patient not the monitor*
Give examples of what could cause a low pressure alarm. - ANSWER Not getting
enough air (in or out)
Air leak in the cuff: Check the pilot balloon
Disconnected tubing
Low Vt
*Assess the patient not the monitor*
What are some things we have to do when caring for a vented patient? -
ANSWER Lung assessment
Frequent vital signs (every 4 hours)
I&O (look at balances)
