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NUR 265 EXAM 2 VERIFIED QUESTIONS & 100%
ACCURATE ANSWERS | COMPLETELY
UPDATED 2025–2026 EDITION A+
PERFORMANCE GUARANTEED
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
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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
NUR 265 EXAM 2 VERIFIED QUESTIONS & 100%
ACCURATE ANSWERS | COMPLETELY
UPDATED 2025–2026 EDITION A+
PERFORMANCE GUARANTEED
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
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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
