NURS 5355 Final Exam Questions And Correct Verified Answers New Updated Version
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neurovascular bundle (intercostal vein, artery, and nerve) runs? - CORRECT ANSWER-along
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inferior borders of the ribs; anterior supplied by internal thoracic artery from subclavian artery &
posterior supplied by aorta
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pleural effusion causes dyspnea due to? - CORRECT ANSWER-lung being unable to fully
expand
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criteria to distinguish transudate from exudate? - CORRECT ANSWER-Light's criteria- 1 or more are
met
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position for thoracentesis in stable patient? - CORRECT ANSWER-Upright, leaning over table;5-10cm
lateral to spine at midscapular line
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posterior thoracentesis should not be below? rib due to diaphragm or abdominal injury? -
CORRECT ANSWER-9th rib
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needle gauges for thoracentesis:
SQ anesthesia?
Deeper SQ anesthesia?
Fluid removal? - CORRECT ANSWER-25G
22G
, insert thoracentesis needle? -CORRECT ANSWER-superior border of rib
remove needle in thoracentesis when? - CORRECT ANSWER-while patient hums of exhales
(Valsalva maneuver); immediately cover exposed port to prevent air entry
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causes postexpansion pulmonary edema? - CORRECT ANSWER-removing more than 1500ml of pleural
fluid during thoracentesis
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diagnostic thoracentesis amount? - CORRECT ANSWER-50-60mL
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most common complication of thoracentesis? - CORRECT ANSWER-pneumothorax
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pneumo unprovoked without underlying pathology?-CORRECT ANSWER-PSP
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chest tube air leak beyond 2 days? - CORRECT ANSWER-surgical consult
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more specific to diagnosis of pleural effusion/pneumothorax? - CORRECT ANSWER-Ultrasound
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safe triangle for chest tube placement? - CORRECT ANSWER-ant border of latissimus dorsi,lateral
border or pectoralis muscle, line superior to level of nipple, apex below nipple
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techniques for chest tube placement? - CORRECT ANSWER-Blunt dissection (Kelly clamps) or
Seldinger technique with guidewire
removal of chest tube? - CORRECT ANSWER-for hemothorax and pleural effusion: when
<200ml/d
Pneumothorax: when no air leak and lung fully expanded
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neurovascular bundle (intercostal vein, artery, and nerve) runs? - CORRECT ANSWER-along
20
inferior borders of the ribs; anterior supplied by internal thoracic artery from subclavian artery &
posterior supplied by aorta
ly
pleural effusion causes dyspnea due to? - CORRECT ANSWER-lung being unable to fully
expand
Ju
criteria to distinguish transudate from exudate? - CORRECT ANSWER-Light's criteria- 1 or more are
met
ng
position for thoracentesis in stable patient? - CORRECT ANSWER-Upright, leaning over table;5-10cm
lateral to spine at midscapular line
si
ur
posterior thoracentesis should not be below? rib due to diaphragm or abdominal injury? -
CORRECT ANSWER-9th rib
N
needle gauges for thoracentesis:
SQ anesthesia?
Deeper SQ anesthesia?
Fluid removal? - CORRECT ANSWER-25G
22G
, insert thoracentesis needle? -CORRECT ANSWER-superior border of rib
remove needle in thoracentesis when? - CORRECT ANSWER-while patient hums of exhales
(Valsalva maneuver); immediately cover exposed port to prevent air entry
26
causes postexpansion pulmonary edema? - CORRECT ANSWER-removing more than 1500ml of pleural
fluid during thoracentesis
20
diagnostic thoracentesis amount? - CORRECT ANSWER-50-60mL
ly
most common complication of thoracentesis? - CORRECT ANSWER-pneumothorax
Ju
pneumo unprovoked without underlying pathology?-CORRECT ANSWER-PSP
g
chest tube air leak beyond 2 days? - CORRECT ANSWER-surgical consult
in
more specific to diagnosis of pleural effusion/pneumothorax? - CORRECT ANSWER-Ultrasound
s
ur
safe triangle for chest tube placement? - CORRECT ANSWER-ant border of latissimus dorsi,lateral
border or pectoralis muscle, line superior to level of nipple, apex below nipple
N
techniques for chest tube placement? - CORRECT ANSWER-Blunt dissection (Kelly clamps) or
Seldinger technique with guidewire
removal of chest tube? - CORRECT ANSWER-for hemothorax and pleural effusion: when
<200ml/d
Pneumothorax: when no air leak and lung fully expanded
