AACN ECCO Pulmonary Part 1 Exam 2025–2026
Accurate Real Exam Questions and Verified
Correct Answers
Why do a patient's PaO2 levels suggest acute respiratory failure earlier than the PaCO2
levels? - answer>>>Oxygen diffuses slower than CO2
By what signs or symptoms should a nurse recognize tension pneumothorax in a pt with
worsening respiratory distress? - answer>>>Progressive
Absence
Progressive
A nurse is monitoring patient undergoing bedside bronchoscopy notes a decline in
patient's oxygen saturation. What should you anticipate? - answer>>>Auscultate lungs
bilaterally
Monitor EtCO2
Provide supplemental oxygen
Patient with pneumothorax is admitted. Which intervention should be anticipated? -
answer>>>Prepare for chest tube insertion
Patient with acute respiratory failure admitted. What ABG result do you anticipate? -
answer>>>B: 7.29 pH
Which pt most likely to have indication for non-rebreather mask? - answer>>>NOT: Who
is post-op lobectomy
NOT: Asthma exacerbation
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Correct Answers
DeMontel admitted after thoracotomy. - answer>>>Verify chest tube is secured.
Pulmonary embolism sequelae: - answer>>>Ischemia
Hypoxemia
RV failure
In patient with respiratory distress, what s/s should lead you to suspect pleural effusion? -
answer>>>Diminished breath sounds
Sharp chest pain
Tachycardia
CT with IV contrast. Observe for what after the procedure? - answer>>>Renal function
Crackles are caused by: - answer>>>Small airways opening
Which of these accurately describe the clinical significance of breath sounds? -
answer>>>Fluids or secretions in large airways → rhonchi
Pleural rubs on inspiration and expiration
Wheezes indicate narrow airways
Which ABG result requires provider be notified immediately? - answer>>>pH less than 7.2
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Accurate Real Exam Questions and Verified
Correct Answers
Why do a patient's PaO2 levels suggest acute respiratory failure earlier than the PaCO2
levels? - answer>>>Oxygen diffuses slower than CO2
By what signs or symptoms should a nurse recognize tension pneumothorax in a pt with
worsening respiratory distress? - answer>>>Progressive
Absence
Progressive
A nurse is monitoring patient undergoing bedside bronchoscopy notes a decline in
patient's oxygen saturation. What should you anticipate? - answer>>>Auscultate lungs
bilaterally
Monitor EtCO2
Provide supplemental oxygen
Patient with pneumothorax is admitted. Which intervention should be anticipated? -
answer>>>Prepare for chest tube insertion
Patient with acute respiratory failure admitted. What ABG result do you anticipate? -
answer>>>B: 7.29 pH
Which pt most likely to have indication for non-rebreather mask? - answer>>>NOT: Who
is post-op lobectomy
NOT: Asthma exacerbation
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, AACN ECCO Pulmonary Part 1 Exam 2025–2026
Accurate Real Exam Questions and Verified
Correct Answers
DeMontel admitted after thoracotomy. - answer>>>Verify chest tube is secured.
Pulmonary embolism sequelae: - answer>>>Ischemia
Hypoxemia
RV failure
In patient with respiratory distress, what s/s should lead you to suspect pleural effusion? -
answer>>>Diminished breath sounds
Sharp chest pain
Tachycardia
CT with IV contrast. Observe for what after the procedure? - answer>>>Renal function
Crackles are caused by: - answer>>>Small airways opening
Which of these accurately describe the clinical significance of breath sounds? -
answer>>>Fluids or secretions in large airways → rhonchi
Pleural rubs on inspiration and expiration
Wheezes indicate narrow airways
Which ABG result requires provider be notified immediately? - answer>>>pH less than 7.2
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