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What is the role of a chest tube?
What is the role of a chest tube?
- To drain blood, fluid, or air around the lungs, heart, or esophagus (correct)
- To drain blood from the heart
- To drain fluid from the abdominal cavity
- To drain air from the stomach
Which condition results in a collection of air in the pleura?
Which condition results in a collection of air in the pleura?
- Hemothorax
- Pleural effusion
- Chylothorax
- Pneumothorax (correct)
What characterizes normal pleural fluid?
What characterizes normal pleural fluid?
- Amount from 10 to 20 ml (correct)
- Acidic pH level
- Presence of blood cells
- Protein content of more than 2%
What is a potential cause of transudate in the pleural space?
What is a potential cause of transudate in the pleural space?
Where does the parietal pleura attach to?
Where does the parietal pleura attach to?
During chest tube removal, the patient should be instructed to perform the Valsalva maneuver to prevent air from entering the pleural space
During chest tube removal, the patient should be instructed to perform the Valsalva maneuver to prevent air from entering the pleural space
Clamping the chest tube during patient transfer can lead to a tension pneumothorax
Clamping the chest tube during patient transfer can lead to a tension pneumothorax
When transferring a patient with a chest tube, one person should hold the chest tube while another keeps the drainage system under the body waist
When transferring a patient with a chest tube, one person should hold the chest tube while another keeps the drainage system under the body waist
Clamping the chest tube is safe during patient transfer to prevent air or fluid from escaping
Clamping the chest tube is safe during patient transfer to prevent air or fluid from escaping
The chest tube should be removed while the patient is exhaling and bearing down
The chest tube should be removed while the patient is exhaling and bearing down
