NUR 265 Exam 2 | Questions and Correct
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How is an ET tube placement From first to last
confirmed?
ETCO2 20-40mmHg
Chest symmetry
Listen to left/right/abdomen
Chest X-Ray
Describe the A/C vent mode. The vent does everything for the patient. It
delivers a set amount of breaths per minute
Describe SIMV vent mode. The pt attempts to breath and the vent assists
with their breaths
, What are the different ventilator Mode
settings? FiO2
Rate
Tidal Volume (Vt)
PEEP
What is PEEP? 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 Pneumothorax
PEEP? SubQ Emphysema (crepatus)
Decreased pre-load
What are the 3 buttons that a nurse Silence
is able to touch on a vent? Restart
100% Oxygen (before suctioning a patient)
When is it acceptable to shut off a NEVER
vent alarm?
What should be done when a Call for help, disconnect the vent, start bagging
patient is in respiratory distress? the patient, then reassess
What are ways to prevent VAP? Remove water from circuits
HOB up to 30 degrees
Turn Q2h
Suction
Oral care Q2H
Prevent aspiration
Lip moisturizer
Percussion
Answers (Already Graded A+) | New Update
2026/27 | Galen College of Nursing
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Terms in this set (63)
How is an ET tube placement From first to last
confirmed?
ETCO2 20-40mmHg
Chest symmetry
Listen to left/right/abdomen
Chest X-Ray
Describe the A/C vent mode. The vent does everything for the patient. It
delivers a set amount of breaths per minute
Describe SIMV vent mode. The pt attempts to breath and the vent assists
with their breaths
, What are the different ventilator Mode
settings? FiO2
Rate
Tidal Volume (Vt)
PEEP
What is PEEP? 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 Pneumothorax
PEEP? SubQ Emphysema (crepatus)
Decreased pre-load
What are the 3 buttons that a nurse Silence
is able to touch on a vent? Restart
100% Oxygen (before suctioning a patient)
When is it acceptable to shut off a NEVER
vent alarm?
What should be done when a Call for help, disconnect the vent, start bagging
patient is in respiratory distress? the patient, then reassess
What are ways to prevent VAP? Remove water from circuits
HOB up to 30 degrees
Turn Q2h
Suction
Oral care Q2H
Prevent aspiration
Lip moisturizer
Percussion
