ENA Module 4 Post Test Study Guide 2026 | Emergency Nursing Review &
Practice Questions
The ventilator mode that delivers a set tidal volume in response to every patient inspiratory
effort is called:
A. volume control ventilation
B. SIMV
C. CPAP
D. assist/control - ANS ✔✔D
When preparing to wean patients from the ventilator, it is important to assure the patient is
adequately educated and prepared.
True
False - ANS ✔✔True
When caring for your patient with an arterial line, which of the following should be a part of
your documentation? (choose all that apply)
Select all that apply:
A. A waveform strip from the bedside monitor
B. Catheter site
, C. Type of flush solution used
D. Type of dressing applied
E. Appearance of the dressing
F. Date and time of catheter insertion - ANS ✔✔A, B, C, D, E, F
Which intervention may prevent complications from weakened respiratory muscles due to
prolonged ventilation in Assist Control (AC) mode?
A. Weaning trials
B. Raising the head of the bed
C. Frequent suctioning - ANS ✔✔A
A possible cause of a ventilator low pressure alarm is:
A. Secretions in the patient's airway
B. Endotracheal tube/trach disconnect from the ventilator
C. Patient coughing
D. Condensation in the ventilator tubing - ANS ✔✔B
Practice Questions
The ventilator mode that delivers a set tidal volume in response to every patient inspiratory
effort is called:
A. volume control ventilation
B. SIMV
C. CPAP
D. assist/control - ANS ✔✔D
When preparing to wean patients from the ventilator, it is important to assure the patient is
adequately educated and prepared.
True
False - ANS ✔✔True
When caring for your patient with an arterial line, which of the following should be a part of
your documentation? (choose all that apply)
Select all that apply:
A. A waveform strip from the bedside monitor
B. Catheter site
, C. Type of flush solution used
D. Type of dressing applied
E. Appearance of the dressing
F. Date and time of catheter insertion - ANS ✔✔A, B, C, D, E, F
Which intervention may prevent complications from weakened respiratory muscles due to
prolonged ventilation in Assist Control (AC) mode?
A. Weaning trials
B. Raising the head of the bed
C. Frequent suctioning - ANS ✔✔A
A possible cause of a ventilator low pressure alarm is:
A. Secretions in the patient's airway
B. Endotracheal tube/trach disconnect from the ventilator
C. Patient coughing
D. Condensation in the ventilator tubing - ANS ✔✔B