9/2/25, 9:24 AM Exam 2: Mechanical Ventilation (NCLEX)
Exam 2: Mechanical Ventilation (NCLEX) (2025-2026) Test Bank
Questions and verified Answers |100 CORRECT \A+
GRADED LATEST UPDATE
The nurse is caring for a A
patient who is ready to be
weaned from the ventilator.
In preparing to assist in
the collaborative
process of weaning the
patient from a ventilator, the
nurse is aware that the
weaning of the patient will
progress in what order?
A) Removal from the
ventilator, tube, and then
oxygen
B) Removal from oxygen,
ventilator, and then tube
C) Removal of the tube,
oxygen, and then
ventilator
D) Removal from oxygen,
tube, and then ventilator
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,9/2/25, 9:24 AM Exam 2: Mechanical Ventilation (NCLEX)
The critical care nurse and the A
other
members of the care team
are assessing the patient
to see if he is ready to be
weaned from the ventilator.
What are the most important
predictors of successful
weaning that the nurse
should identify?
A) Stable vital signs and ABGs
B) Pulse oximetry above
80% and stable vital
signs
C) Stable nutritional status and
ABGs
D) Normal orientation
and level of
consciousness
The nurse is caring for a client B
with an
endotracheal tube who is
on a ventilator. When
assessing the client, the
nurse knows to maintain
what cuff pressure to
maintain appropriate
pressure on the tracheal
wall?
A) Between 10 and 15 mm Hg
B) Between 15 and 20 mm Hg
C) Between 20 and 25 mm Hg
D) Between 25 and 30 mm Hg
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,9/2/25, 9:24 AM Exam 2: Mechanical Ventilation (NCLEX)
The decision has been made D
to discharge a ventilator-
dependent patient home.
The
nurse is developing a
teaching plan for this patient
and his family. What would
be most important to
include in this teaching
plan?
A) Administration of inhaled
corticosteroids
B) Assessment of neurologic
status
C) Turning and coughing
D) Signs of pulmonary infection
/ 3/40
, 9/2/25, 9:24 AM Exam 2: Mechanical Ventilation (NCLEX)
The RN is supervising a 1345
nursing student who will The standard size catheter for an adult is a no. 12 or 14
suction a patient on a French. Infection is possible because each catheter pass
mechanical ventilator. can introduce bacteria into the trachea. In the hospital,
Which actions indicate that use sterile technique for suctioning and for all suctioning
the student has a correct equipment (e.g., suction
understanding of this catheters, gloves, saline or water). Apply suction only
procedure? Select all that during catheter withdrawal and use a twirling motion to
apply. prevent the catheter from grabbing tracheal mucosa
and
1.) The student nurse uses a leading to damage to tracheal tissue. Apply suction for
sterile catheter and glove. no more than 10 seconds to minimize hypoxemia
2.) The student nurse applies during suctioning.
suction while inserting the
catheter.
3.) The student nurse applies
suction during catheter
removal.
4.) The student nurses
uses a twirling motion
when withdrawing the
catheter.
5.) The student nurse uses a
no. 12 French catheter.
6.) The student nurse applies
suction for at least 20
seconds.
The purpose of adding PEEP A
to positive pressure
ventilation is to
a. increase functional
residual capacity and
improve oxygenation
b. increase FIO2 in an
attempt to wean the
patient and avoid O2
/ 4/40
Exam 2: Mechanical Ventilation (NCLEX) (2025-2026) Test Bank
Questions and verified Answers |100 CORRECT \A+
GRADED LATEST UPDATE
The nurse is caring for a A
patient who is ready to be
weaned from the ventilator.
In preparing to assist in
the collaborative
process of weaning the
patient from a ventilator, the
nurse is aware that the
weaning of the patient will
progress in what order?
A) Removal from the
ventilator, tube, and then
oxygen
B) Removal from oxygen,
ventilator, and then tube
C) Removal of the tube,
oxygen, and then
ventilator
D) Removal from oxygen,
tube, and then ventilator
/ 1/40
,9/2/25, 9:24 AM Exam 2: Mechanical Ventilation (NCLEX)
The critical care nurse and the A
other
members of the care team
are assessing the patient
to see if he is ready to be
weaned from the ventilator.
What are the most important
predictors of successful
weaning that the nurse
should identify?
A) Stable vital signs and ABGs
B) Pulse oximetry above
80% and stable vital
signs
C) Stable nutritional status and
ABGs
D) Normal orientation
and level of
consciousness
The nurse is caring for a client B
with an
endotracheal tube who is
on a ventilator. When
assessing the client, the
nurse knows to maintain
what cuff pressure to
maintain appropriate
pressure on the tracheal
wall?
A) Between 10 and 15 mm Hg
B) Between 15 and 20 mm Hg
C) Between 20 and 25 mm Hg
D) Between 25 and 30 mm Hg
/ 2/40
,9/2/25, 9:24 AM Exam 2: Mechanical Ventilation (NCLEX)
The decision has been made D
to discharge a ventilator-
dependent patient home.
The
nurse is developing a
teaching plan for this patient
and his family. What would
be most important to
include in this teaching
plan?
A) Administration of inhaled
corticosteroids
B) Assessment of neurologic
status
C) Turning and coughing
D) Signs of pulmonary infection
/ 3/40
, 9/2/25, 9:24 AM Exam 2: Mechanical Ventilation (NCLEX)
The RN is supervising a 1345
nursing student who will The standard size catheter for an adult is a no. 12 or 14
suction a patient on a French. Infection is possible because each catheter pass
mechanical ventilator. can introduce bacteria into the trachea. In the hospital,
Which actions indicate that use sterile technique for suctioning and for all suctioning
the student has a correct equipment (e.g., suction
understanding of this catheters, gloves, saline or water). Apply suction only
procedure? Select all that during catheter withdrawal and use a twirling motion to
apply. prevent the catheter from grabbing tracheal mucosa
and
1.) The student nurse uses a leading to damage to tracheal tissue. Apply suction for
sterile catheter and glove. no more than 10 seconds to minimize hypoxemia
2.) The student nurse applies during suctioning.
suction while inserting the
catheter.
3.) The student nurse applies
suction during catheter
removal.
4.) The student nurses
uses a twirling motion
when withdrawing the
catheter.
5.) The student nurse uses a
no. 12 French catheter.
6.) The student nurse applies
suction for at least 20
seconds.
The purpose of adding PEEP A
to positive pressure
ventilation is to
a. increase functional
residual capacity and
improve oxygenation
b. increase FIO2 in an
attempt to wean the
patient and avoid O2
/ 4/40
