NCLEX MECHANICAL VENTILATION EXAM
STUDY GUIDE BUNDLED EXAMS COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
GUARANTEED TO PASS.
◍ A client has just been intubated for placement on a mechanical
ventilator. What is the first assessment of the tube placement?
A) Chest X-Ray
B) Auscultation of breath sounds
C) Pulse oximetry reading of 95%
D) End tidal CO2 monitoring Answer: Answer: D- End tidal CO2
monitoring
Rationale: End tidal CO2 monitoring is the first intervention to
determine if the endotracheal tube is in place, but a chest x-ray is still
needed to confirm proper placement.
◍ What are strategies to prevent Ventilator-associated Pneumonia?
select all that apply
A. Oral care every 4 hours,
B. HOB elevated 30-45 degrees unless contraindicated by the patient's
condition
C. HOB elevated 10-15 degrees, unless contraindicated by the
patient's condition
STUDY GUIDE BUNDLED EXAMS COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
GUARANTEED TO PASS.
◍ A client has just been intubated for placement on a mechanical
ventilator. What is the first assessment of the tube placement?
A) Chest X-Ray
B) Auscultation of breath sounds
C) Pulse oximetry reading of 95%
D) End tidal CO2 monitoring Answer: Answer: D- End tidal CO2
monitoring
Rationale: End tidal CO2 monitoring is the first intervention to
determine if the endotracheal tube is in place, but a chest x-ray is still
needed to confirm proper placement.
◍ What are strategies to prevent Ventilator-associated Pneumonia?
select all that apply
A. Oral care every 4 hours,
B. HOB elevated 30-45 degrees unless contraindicated by the patient's
condition
C. HOB elevated 10-15 degrees, unless contraindicated by the
patient's condition
