Pleural Disorders Quiz

The nurse is assessing a patient with suspected pleural effusion. Which clinical manifestation is most consistent with this diagnosis?

A patient with a hemothorax is scheduled for a chest tube insertion. What is the primary purpose of the chest tube in this scenario?

Which of the following is a hallmark sign of a tension pneumothorax?

Which condition is most commonly associated with a transudative pleural effusion?

A nurse is preparing a patient for thoracentesis. Which action is the priority?

Which intervention is appropriate for a patient with a pneumothorax receiving a chest tube?

A patient with pleurisy reports sharp, stabbing chest pain. What intervention should the nurse prioritize?

Which diagnostic test is most commonly used to confirm a pleural effusion?

What is the most critical initial action for a patient with suspected tension pneumothorax?

Which statement indicates effective patient teaching about home care with a chest tube?

A nurse is assessing a patient with a pneumothorax. Which breath sound finding is expected?

The primary goal of treatment for pleural disorders is to:

Which patient is at highest risk for developing a primary spontaneous pneumothorax?

A patient with a chest tube develops subcutaneous emphysema. What action should the nurse take?

Which assessment finding suggests pleuritic pain rather than cardiac pain?

A patient with a history of lung cancer develops dyspnea and dullness to percussion over the left lower lung field. Which condition is most likely?

What is the priority nursing action for a patient with a newly inserted chest tube?

Which patient has the highest risk for developing empyema?

What is the primary purpose of pleurodesis in a patient with recurrent pleural effusions?

The nurse notes continuous bubbling in the suction control chamber of a chest drainage system. What does this indicate?

What assessment finding is expected in a patient with a hemothorax?

A patient presents with acute dyspnea, tracheal deviation to the right, and absent breath sounds on the left. What is the nurse's priority intervention?

The nurse is reviewing chest tube management with a student. Which statement indicates the student needs further teaching?

A patient is diagnosed with a spontaneous pneumothorax. Which finding would the nurse expect?

A patient with a pleural disorder is receiving oxygen therapy. What is the best indicator of effective oxygenation?

Which sign differentiates a tension pneumothorax from a simple pneumothorax?

Which finding suggests a complication of a thoracentesis?

The nurse assesses a patient after a chest tube removal. Which finding requires immediate intervention?

What is the best method to confirm lung re-expansion after chest tube placement?

Which patient is at greatest risk for developing a tension pneumothorax?

The nurse is caring for a patient with a chest tube following a pneumothorax. Which assessment requires immediate action?

A nurse is caring for a patient with empyema. Which intervention is the priority?

A patient has a chest tube inserted for a pneumothorax. The nurse notes that the water seal chamber has no bubbling. What is the most appropriate action?

The nurse is caring for a patient post-thoracotomy. Which intervention is the most important for preventing pulmonary complications?

Which nursing intervention is most appropriate for a patient with pleurisy?

A patient with a hemothorax is receiving a blood transfusion. Which finding requires the nurse to stop the transfusion immediately?

A nurse is monitoring a patient with a chest tube. Which finding is concerning?

A nurse is assessing a patient after a thoracentesis. Which finding is most concerning?

The nurse is preparing a patient for talc pleurodesis. What is the primary purpose of this procedure?

A nurse is caring for a patient with a chest tube post-lobectomy. Which finding is most concerning?

The nurse is teaching a patient about prevention of spontaneous pneumothorax recurrence. Which statement indicates effective teaching?

The nurse is evaluating a patient for a pleural disorder. Which diagnostic test is most definitive?

A patient with a pleural effusion is scheduled for thoracentesis. What is the correct patient positioning?

What is the best method for preventing pleural infections after chest surgery?

A nurse is assessing a patient with a suspected pneumothorax. Which vital sign change is expected?

What is a key indication for chest tube removal?

A patient with COPD is at risk for which type of pneumothorax?

Which intervention is most appropriate for a patient with pleural effusion-related dyspnea?

A patient develops tension pneumothorax while on mechanical ventilation. What is the priority action?

What is the primary goal of chest tube therapy?