NUR 265 Exam 2 COMPLETE 2023 LATEST

NUR 265 Exam 2 COMPLETE 2023 LATEST NUR 265 Exam 2 1. How is an ET tube placement confirmed?: From first to last ETCO2 20-40mmHg Chest symmetry Listen to left/right/abdomen Chest X-Ray 2. Describe the A/C vent mode.: The vent does everything for the patient. It delivers a set amount of breaths per minute 3. Describe SIMV vent mode.: The pt attempts to breath and the vent assists with their breaths 4. What are the different ventilator settings?: Mode FiO2 Rate Tidal Volume (Vt) PEEP 5. What is PEEP?: It is positive pressure that tells the alveoli in the lungs to stay open a little longer. It helps with gas exchange. 6. What are some complications of PEEP?: Pneumothorax SubQ Emphysema (crepatus) Decreased pre-load 7. What are the 3 buttons that a nurse is able to touch on a vent?: Silence Restart 100% Oxygen (before suctioning a patient) 8. When is it acceptable to shut off a vent alarm?: NEVER 9. What should be done when a patient is in respiratory distress?: *Call for help, disconnect the vent, start bagging the patient, then reassess* 10. What are ways to prevent VAP?: *Remove water from circuits* *HOB up to 30 degrees* Turn Q2h Suction Oral care Q2H Prevent aspiration Lip moisturizer Percussion 11. Give examples of what could cause a high pressure alarm.: Blocked airway Coughing 1 / 7 NUR 265 Exam 2 Tension pneumothorax Anxiety/Pain: Sedate them Kinks in tubing Decreased lung compliance: ARDS *Assess the patient not the monitor* 12. Give examples of what could cause a low pressure alarm.: 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* 13. What are some things we have to do when caring for a vented patient?: - Lung assessment Frequent vital signs (every 4 hours) I&O (look at balances) Foley NPO Nutrition (NG Tube for all vent patients) Skin Care Monitor ABG/labs VTE prophylaxis 14. What are some risk factors for a PE?: Immobility Central Lines Surgery Obesity DVT's Birth Control Pills Smoking 15. What is the best way to prevent a PE?: *Move the patient post op.* 16. What should be done immediately after the nurse notes s/s of a PE?: *Notify the Rapid Response Team* 17. What are way