NUR 265 Exam 2 (latest Update Fall
2025/2026) Questions and Answers 100%
Correct -Galen College of Nursing
the RN working in the ED is assessing a pt who has a left pneumothorax. which of the
following assessment findings should the RN expect? - correct answer limited (or
unequal) chest expansion
the RN is caring for a pt who is receiving mechanical ventilation via ET tube and is
unable to speak. the pts family is frightened that the pt has permanently lost their
voice.
which of the following responses should the RN make? - correct answer the tube is
causing a temporary loss of the voice
the RN is caring for a pt who is receiving mechanical ventilation via ET tube. the pt
begins to havr a decrease in gas exchange. the RN should 1st? - correct answer
assess for signs of pneumothorax
- check tube placement
- check o2 sat
* PT FIRST, VENT SECOND
the RN is caring for a pt who has developed diabetes insipidous. which of the
following should the RN correlate to the development of this condition? - correct
answer recent craniotomy
, NUR 265 Exam 2 (latest Update Fall
2025/2026) Questions and Answers 100%
Correct -Galen College of Nursing
the RN is caring for a pt who has syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone
(SIADH) and a serum Na+ level of 114 mEq/L. which of the following actions is most
important for the RN to take? - correct answer reduce environmental noise and
lighting
the RN is caring for a pt diagnosed with Cushing's disease. which of the following
interventions is a priority for the RN? - correct answer checking the pts temperature
q4hr
the RN is assessing pts for the risk of developing Cushing's syndrome. the RN should
identify at greatest risk the pt who is a...? - correct answer 44 y/o female and has fx
exacerbation of COPD
the RN is caring for a pt who is admitted with pheochromocytoma. which of the
following assessment findings should the RN expect? - correct answer palpitations
the RN has instructed a male pt with hyperthyroidism who is scheduled to receive
radioactive iodine RAI therapy. which of the following are correct teachings? - correct
answer - i will wash my clothing separately from everyone else in my home
- i will sit when i urinate to avoid splashing the seat
- i will use disposable tissues rather than a cloth handkerchief
- i will limit time with my pregnant daughter to no more than 1 hr daily
2025/2026) Questions and Answers 100%
Correct -Galen College of Nursing
the RN working in the ED is assessing a pt who has a left pneumothorax. which of the
following assessment findings should the RN expect? - correct answer limited (or
unequal) chest expansion
the RN is caring for a pt who is receiving mechanical ventilation via ET tube and is
unable to speak. the pts family is frightened that the pt has permanently lost their
voice.
which of the following responses should the RN make? - correct answer the tube is
causing a temporary loss of the voice
the RN is caring for a pt who is receiving mechanical ventilation via ET tube. the pt
begins to havr a decrease in gas exchange. the RN should 1st? - correct answer
assess for signs of pneumothorax
- check tube placement
- check o2 sat
* PT FIRST, VENT SECOND
the RN is caring for a pt who has developed diabetes insipidous. which of the
following should the RN correlate to the development of this condition? - correct
answer recent craniotomy
, NUR 265 Exam 2 (latest Update Fall
2025/2026) Questions and Answers 100%
Correct -Galen College of Nursing
the RN is caring for a pt who has syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone
(SIADH) and a serum Na+ level of 114 mEq/L. which of the following actions is most
important for the RN to take? - correct answer reduce environmental noise and
lighting
the RN is caring for a pt diagnosed with Cushing's disease. which of the following
interventions is a priority for the RN? - correct answer checking the pts temperature
q4hr
the RN is assessing pts for the risk of developing Cushing's syndrome. the RN should
identify at greatest risk the pt who is a...? - correct answer 44 y/o female and has fx
exacerbation of COPD
the RN is caring for a pt who is admitted with pheochromocytoma. which of the
following assessment findings should the RN expect? - correct answer palpitations
the RN has instructed a male pt with hyperthyroidism who is scheduled to receive
radioactive iodine RAI therapy. which of the following are correct teachings? - correct
answer - i will wash my clothing separately from everyone else in my home
- i will sit when i urinate to avoid splashing the seat
- i will use disposable tissues rather than a cloth handkerchief
- i will limit time with my pregnant daughter to no more than 1 hr daily
