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Where should the chest tube be inserted to remove air?
Where should the chest tube be inserted to remove air?
What is the appropriate size of a chest tube to drain air?
What is the appropriate size of a chest tube to drain air?
Which component of the chest tube is used as a connector between the chest tube and the drain?
Which component of the chest tube is used as a connector between the chest tube and the drain?
What is the ideal location for inserting a chest tube to drain fluid?
What is the ideal location for inserting a chest tube to drain fluid?
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What should be worn during the procedure of chest tube insertion for a healthcare provider?
What should be worn during the procedure of chest tube insertion for a healthcare provider?
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What is the dangerous consequence of 'stripping' a chest drain?
What is the dangerous consequence of 'stripping' a chest drain?
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What is the purpose of oscillation movement of air in the chest tube during respiration?
What is the purpose of oscillation movement of air in the chest tube during respiration?
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What should you check for in the water-seal chamber while the patient breathes?
What should you check for in the water-seal chamber while the patient breathes?
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When is bubbling in the water-seal chamber considered normal?
When is bubbling in the water-seal chamber considered normal?
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What should be done if bubbling is absent in the water-seal chamber?
What should be done if bubbling is absent in the water-seal chamber?
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Why is tapping, fanning, or milking the chest drain not recommended?
Why is tapping, fanning, or milking the chest drain not recommended?
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What is the purpose of a 28 to 40 French catheter in a sterile chest tube tray?
What is the purpose of a 28 to 40 French catheter in a sterile chest tube tray?
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Why is it essential for the practitioner to have written informed consent before chest tube insertion?
Why is it essential for the practitioner to have written informed consent before chest tube insertion?
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What does a sterile 4″ × 4″ (10-cm × 10-cm) drain dressing in the sterile chest tube tray help prevent?
What does a sterile 4″ × 4″ (10-cm × 10-cm) drain dressing in the sterile chest tube tray help prevent?
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Why should a practitioner conduct a pre-procedure verification before chest tube insertion?
Why should a practitioner conduct a pre-procedure verification before chest tube insertion?
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What purpose does a 3″ to 4″ (7.6- to 10-cm) adhesive tape serve in the chest tube insertion procedure?
What purpose does a 3″ to 4″ (7.6- to 10-cm) adhesive tape serve in the chest tube insertion procedure?
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What should be done to assess for a displaced tube, tension pneumothorax, or other complication?
What should be done to assess for a displaced tube, tension pneumothorax, or other complication?
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How can an air leak be indicated?
How can an air leak be indicated?
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Which item in the list is NOT typically part of a sterile chest tube tray?
Which item in the list is NOT typically part of a sterile chest tube tray?
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What action should be taken if bubbling stops after clamping near the dressing site?
What action should be taken if bubbling stops after clamping near the dressing site?
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If bubbling continues after clamping near the chest wall, what should be done next?
If bubbling continues after clamping near the chest wall, what should be done next?
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What does continuous or intermittent bubbling in the water seal chamber indicate?
What does continuous or intermittent bubbling in the water seal chamber indicate?
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If bubbling continues despite clamping near the drainage device, what does this suggest?
If bubbling continues despite clamping near the drainage device, what does this suggest?
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What maneuver should the patient perform to prevent air from entering the pleural space when the chest tube is being removed?
What maneuver should the patient perform to prevent air from entering the pleural space when the chest tube is being removed?
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Why should the chest tube catheter be clamped with two clamps?
Why should the chest tube catheter be clamped with two clamps?
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What should be done with the chest tube during patient transfer?
What should be done with the chest tube during patient transfer?
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Why is it important not to clamp the chest tube during patient transfer?
Why is it important not to clamp the chest tube during patient transfer?
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What is the purpose of cleaning the area around the tubes with an antiseptic swab?
What is the purpose of cleaning the area around the tubes with an antiseptic swab?
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Why is it essential to trace the chest tube to ensure proper removal?
Why is it essential to trace the chest tube to ensure proper removal?
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