NUR 265 EXAM 2 2026 ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS ALREADY A GRADED WITH EXPERT FEEDBACK |NEW AND
REVISED
1. How is an ET tube placement confirmed?: From first to last
ETCO2 20-40mmHg
Chest symmetry
Listen to left/right/abdomen Chest
X-Ray
2. Describe the A/C vent mode.: The vent does everything for the patient. It delivers a set amount of
breaths per minute
3. Describe SIMV vent mode.: The pt attempts to breath and the vent assists with their breaths
4. What are the different ventilator settings?: Mode FiO2
Rate
Tidal Volume (Vt)
PEEP
5. 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.
6. What are some complications of PEEP?: Pneumothorax SubQ
Emphysema (crepatus)
Decreased pre-load
7. What are the 3 buttons that a nurse is able to touch on a vent?: Silence Restart
100% Oxygen (before suctioning a patient)
8. When is it acceptable to shut off a vent alarm?: NEVER
9. What should be done when a patient is in respiratory distress?: *Call for help, disconnect
the vent, start bagging the patient, then reassess*
10. What are ways to prevent VAP?: *Remove water from circuits*
*HOB up to 30 degrees* Turn
Q2h
Suction
Oral care Q2H
1/9
, Prevent aspiration
2/9
ANSWERS ALREADY A GRADED WITH EXPERT FEEDBACK |NEW AND
REVISED
1. How is an ET tube placement confirmed?: From first to last
ETCO2 20-40mmHg
Chest symmetry
Listen to left/right/abdomen Chest
X-Ray
2. Describe the A/C vent mode.: The vent does everything for the patient. It delivers a set amount of
breaths per minute
3. Describe SIMV vent mode.: The pt attempts to breath and the vent assists with their breaths
4. What are the different ventilator settings?: Mode FiO2
Rate
Tidal Volume (Vt)
PEEP
5. 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.
6. What are some complications of PEEP?: Pneumothorax SubQ
Emphysema (crepatus)
Decreased pre-load
7. What are the 3 buttons that a nurse is able to touch on a vent?: Silence Restart
100% Oxygen (before suctioning a patient)
8. When is it acceptable to shut off a vent alarm?: NEVER
9. What should be done when a patient is in respiratory distress?: *Call for help, disconnect
the vent, start bagging the patient, then reassess*
10. What are ways to prevent VAP?: *Remove water from circuits*
*HOB up to 30 degrees* Turn
Q2h
Suction
Oral care Q2H
1/9
, Prevent aspiration
2/9
