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NSG 2400 Pneumothorax & Chest tubes Exam Questions Correctly Answered.
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NSG 2400 Pneumothorax & Chest tubes Exam Questions Correctly Answered. 
 
 
When a client suffers a complete pneumothorax, there is danger of a mediastinal shift. If such a shift occurs, what potential effect is a cause for concern? 
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Rupture of the pericardium 
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Infection of the subpleural lining 
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Decreased filling of the right side of the heart 
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Increased volume of the unaffected lung - CORRECT ANSWER 3 
Pressure within the pleural cavity causes a shift of the heart and great vessels...
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MN552 MIDTERM QUIZ Beginning the Physical Examination: General Survey, Vital Signs, and Pain
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The nurse is performing a general survey. Which action is a component of the general survey? 
a. Observing the patient’s body stature and nutritional status . 
b. Interpreting the subjective information the patient has reported . 
c. Measuring the patients temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure . 
 d. Observing specific body systems while performing the physical assessment . 
ANS: A 
The general survey is a study of the whole person that includes observing the patients physical 
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Kettering TMC workbook (patient assessment) 2023 questions and answers
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List 4 critical life functions - correct answers Ventilation Oxygenation Circulation Perfusion 
 
What life function is first priority? - correct answers Ventilation 
 
What assessments would determine how well a patient is ventilating? - correct answers -RR 
-Vt 
-Chest Movement 
-Breath Sounds 
-PaCo2 
-EtCO2 
 
How would the therapist determine if a patient has a problem with oxygenation? - correct answers -HR 
-Color 
-Sensorium 
-PaO2/SpO2 
 
What information would help the therapist de...
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RN ATI Capstone Proctored Comprehensive Assessment 2019 A /ATI Comprehensive Practice 2019 A/ Latest Version /Questions and Answers.
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RN ATI Capstone Proctored Comprehensive Assessment 2019 A /ATI Comprehensive Practice 2019 A/ Latest Version /Questions and Answers. 
ATI Comprehensive Practice 2019 A 
a nurse is planning care for a client who is receiving heparin to treat a deep vein 
thrombosis of the left lower leg. which of the following interventions should the 
nurse include in the plan of care? 
- elevate the affected leg 
ambulation should be encouraged 
a nurse is teaching a group of guardians about child safety measu...
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NUR 408_ Chest Tubes & Trauma with 100% correct answers | verified | latest update 2024
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NUR 408_ Chest Tubes & Trauma with 100% correct answers | verified | latest update 2024
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BSN 206 Hallmark Exam Questions And Correct Answers With Complete Verified Solution.
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BSN 206 Hallmark Exam Questions And Correct Answers With Complete Verified Solution. 
 
Which of the following patients would require follow-up? 
A child with a respiratory rate of 20 breaths per minute. 
An adolescent with a respiratory rate of 16 breaths per minute. 
A newborn with a respiratory rate of 40 breaths per minute. 
An adult with a respiratory rate of 10 breaths per minute. 
An adult with a respiratory rate of 10 breaths per minute 
Which of the following vital signs recorded for an...
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Acute Respiratory Disorders, Chest Tubes, and Mechanical Ventilation NCLEX questions and answers 2023/24
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The student nurse diligently assesses her patient with a chest tube. She notices that the suction control chamber of the chest tube is not bubbling. What is the first thing this student should do? 
A) Document this normal finding 
B) Encourage the patient to cough and deep breathe 
C) Check the level of the suction on the wall 
D) Clamp the chest tube and call for help 
Answer: C. The level of suction is controlled by the amount of water in the suction control chamber. However, it would be prude...
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Med Surg: Final, Comprehensive predictor test 85 correct answer, ATI comprehensive predictor STUDY THIS ONE, NUR325 Exam 1 ASU - ATI, Textbook Questions, NCLEX challenge 8, ATI comprehensive, PN comprehensive predictor practice B [2020]
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Med Surg: Final, 
Comprehensive predictor 
test 85 correct answer, 
ATI comprehensive 
predictor STUDY THIS 
ONE, NUR325 Exam 1 ASU 
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Questions, NCLEX 
challenge 8, ATI 
comprehensive, PN 
comprehensive predictor 
practice B [2020] 
A nurse is planning dietary teaching for a client who has diabetes mellitus. Which of the 
following actions should the nurse plan to take first? - CORRECT ANSWER Ask the 
client to identify the types of foods she prefers. 
A nurse is car...
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Nur280 Comprehensive review - 1, 2, 3 Study guide
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1.	Cane- place on strong side, move with weak 
a.	Hand grip level at client’s greater trochanter 
b.	Elbows flexed at 15 to 30 degrees 
c.	Hold 4-6 inches from the side of the foot 
d.	Hold in the unaffected side and move together with the weaker side 
e.	Inspect the cane tips regularly for worn rubber 
f.	For client with 1 upper extremity, hemicanes or quadripod canes are used 
g.	For walker, instruct client to put all 4 points of the walker on the floow before putting weight on the hand piec...
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NUR 2048 Chest Tubes questions with correct answers
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What is a the purpose of chest tubes? - Answer Restore negative pressure 
 
Where is a chest tube placed for air? - Answer 2-3 intercostal space 
 
Where is a chest tube placed for fluid? - Answer 8-9 intercostal space 
 
What is a pneumothorax? - Answer air in the pleural space that causes a loss of negative pressure in the chest cavity and lung collapse. Can be open (pleural cavity exposed to outside air) or closed pneumothorax 
 
What are the signs/symptoms of a pneumothorax? (6) - An...
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