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