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NUR 265 EXAM 2 QUESTIONS AND




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

ETCO2 20-40mmHg




Chest symmetry



Listen to left/right/abdomen

Chest X-Ray




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



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



What are the different ventilator settings? - ANS >> Mode

FiO2




Rate


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, Tidal Volume (Vt)

PEEP




What is PEEP? - ANS >> 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? - ANS >> Pneumothorax SubQ

Emphysema (crepatus)




Decreased pre-load



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

Restart




100% Oxygen (before suctioning a patient)



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



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




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, What are ways to prevent VAP? - ANS >> *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. - ANS >> 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. - ANS >> Not getting enough air
(in or out)



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