NUR 119 14-13 Providing Care for Chest
Drain Sysytem Exam Questions and Answers
with Verified Solutions | Latest Updated 2026
chest tube firm plastic tube w/ drainage holes in
proximal end.
inserted into plural space, to treat pleural
effusion,
hemo/pneumothorax
traditional water-seal chamber aka wet seal. sterile fluid in water-seal and
system suction
chambers.
intermittent bubbling = proper function.
dry-suction water seal system aka dry suction. sterile fluid 2 cm in
water-seal
chamber.
no fluid needed in suction chamber.
suction
pressure set by regulator.
Has suction indicator. quieter than
traditional.
dry-suction system aka one way. quick set-up in emergency.
works
even if knocked over, ideal for ambulatory
Pt.
Drain Sysytem Exam Questions and Answers
with Verified Solutions | Latest Updated 2026
chest tube firm plastic tube w/ drainage holes in
proximal end.
inserted into plural space, to treat pleural
effusion,
hemo/pneumothorax
traditional water-seal chamber aka wet seal. sterile fluid in water-seal and
system suction
chambers.
intermittent bubbling = proper function.
dry-suction water seal system aka dry suction. sterile fluid 2 cm in
water-seal
chamber.
no fluid needed in suction chamber.
suction
pressure set by regulator.
Has suction indicator. quieter than
traditional.
dry-suction system aka one way. quick set-up in emergency.
works
even if knocked over, ideal for ambulatory
Pt.