.NUR 265 Exam 2 | V1 and V2 Questions
and Answers | 2026 Update | 100%
Correct – Galen College
How is an ET tube placement confirmed? -CORRECTANSWER From first to last
ETCO2 20-40mmHg
Chest symmetry
Listen to left/right/abdomen
Chest X-Ray
Describe the A/C vent mode. -CORRECTANSWER The vent does everything for the
patient. It delivers a set amount of breaths per minute
Describe SIMV vent mode. -CORRECTANSWER The pt attempts to breath and the
vent assists with their breaths
What are the different ventilator settings? -CORRECTANSWER Mode
FiO2
Rate
Tidal Volume (Vt)
PEEP
, What is PEEP? -CORRECTANSWER 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? -CORRECTANSWER Pneumothorax
SubQ Emphysema (crepatus)
Decreased pre-load
What are the 3 buttons that a nurse is able to touch on a vent? -CORRECTANSWER
Silence
Restart
100% Oxygen (before suctioning a patient)
When is it acceptable to shut off a vent alarm? -CORRECTANSWER NEVER
What should be done when a patient is in respiratory distress? -CORRECTANSWER
*Call for help, disconnect the vent, start bagging the patient, then reassess*
What are ways to prevent VAP? -CORRECTANSWER *Remove water from circuits*
*HOB up to 30 degrees*
Turn Q2h
Suction
Oral care Q2H
Prevent aspiration
and Answers | 2026 Update | 100%
Correct – Galen College
How is an ET tube placement confirmed? -CORRECTANSWER From first to last
ETCO2 20-40mmHg
Chest symmetry
Listen to left/right/abdomen
Chest X-Ray
Describe the A/C vent mode. -CORRECTANSWER The vent does everything for the
patient. It delivers a set amount of breaths per minute
Describe SIMV vent mode. -CORRECTANSWER The pt attempts to breath and the
vent assists with their breaths
What are the different ventilator settings? -CORRECTANSWER Mode
FiO2
Rate
Tidal Volume (Vt)
PEEP
, What is PEEP? -CORRECTANSWER 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? -CORRECTANSWER Pneumothorax
SubQ Emphysema (crepatus)
Decreased pre-load
What are the 3 buttons that a nurse is able to touch on a vent? -CORRECTANSWER
Silence
Restart
100% Oxygen (before suctioning a patient)
When is it acceptable to shut off a vent alarm? -CORRECTANSWER NEVER
What should be done when a patient is in respiratory distress? -CORRECTANSWER
*Call for help, disconnect the vent, start bagging the patient, then reassess*
What are ways to prevent VAP? -CORRECTANSWER *Remove water from circuits*
*HOB up to 30 degrees*
Turn Q2h
Suction
Oral care Q2H
Prevent aspiration
