NUR 265 Exam 2 || Answered Perfectly 100%.
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
Give examples of what could cause a high pressure alarm. correct answers Blocked airway
Coughing
Tension pneumothorax
Anxiety/Pain: Sedate them
Kinks in tubing
Decreased lung compliance: ARDS
*Assess the patient not the monitor*
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
Give examples of what could cause a high pressure alarm. correct answers Blocked airway
Coughing
Tension pneumothorax
Anxiety/Pain: Sedate them
Kinks in tubing
Decreased lung compliance: ARDS
*Assess the patient not the monitor*
