NUR 265 Exam 2 Questions and Answers Latest Update 100% Correct A+ Score.
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NUR 265 Exam 2 Questions and Answers Latest Update 100% Correct A+ Score.
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. I...
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NUR 265 Exam 2 Questions and Answers
Latest Update 100% Correct A+ Score. 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 Kinks in tubing Decreased lung compliance: ARDS *Assess the patient not the monitor* Give examples of what could cause a low pressure alarm. - ANSWER Not getting enough air (in or out) Air leak in the cuff: Check the pilot balloon Disconnected tubing Low Vt *Assess the patient not the monitor* What are some things we have to do when caring for a vented patient? - ANSWER Lung assessment Frequent vital signs (every 4 hours) I&O (look at balances) Foley NPO
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