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Where can a pulse oximeter be attached to measure oxygen saturation?
Where can a pulse oximeter be attached to measure oxygen saturation?
- Neck
- Knee
- Toes (correct)
- Forehead
What is the priority assessment when inserting a chest tube with a Closed System?
What is the priority assessment when inserting a chest tube with a Closed System?
- Ensure there is no bubbling in the chamber
- Check for persistent bubbling in the chamber
- Look for signs of large air leak (correct)
- Pin the chest tube to client's gown
What should a nurse do if there is a suspected obstruction in any device?
What should a nurse do if there is a suspected obstruction in any device?
- Change the dressing immediately
- Check the patency of the system (correct)
- Pin the chest tube to client's lines
- Increase oxygen saturation
What indicates that a client needs to be suctioned?
What indicates that a client needs to be suctioned?
What is a positive sign of effective suctioning?
What is a positive sign of effective suctioning?
What should a nurse do immediately before a thoracentesis procedure?
What should a nurse do immediately before a thoracentesis procedure?