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NUR 265 Advanced Concepts of Medical-Surgical Nursing – Exam 2 Study Guide 2025/2026 – Practice Questions and Answers (Galen College)

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This document covers NUR 265 Advanced Concepts of Medical-Surgical Nursing Exam 2 at Galen College, including updated practice questions and answers aligned with the latest 2025/2026 curriculum. It focuses on advanced med-surg nursing concepts such as complex disease processes, multisystem disorders, pharmacological management, patient assessment, and clinical decision-making. The material is structured to support effective exam preparation through realistic clinical scenarios and concept-based review questions. It serves as a comprehensive study resource for students preparing for the NUR 265 Exam 2 assessment.

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EXAM 2: NUR265 / NUR 265
(LATEST 2026 UPDATE)
ADVANCED CONCEPTS OF
MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING
GUIDE| QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS| GRADE A+|
100% CORRECT (VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS)- GALEN
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

, 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

Prevent aspiration

Lip moisturizer

Percussion

Give examples of what could cause a high pressure alarm. - answer-Blocked airway

Coughing

Tension pneumothorax

Anxiety/Pain: Sedate them

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