HURST ACTUAL CERTIFICATION PAPER
2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS FULL
SOLUTION.
◍ Tension Pneumothorax: Signs/Symptoms include. Ans: -subQ
emphysema
-absence of breath sounds on one side
-asymmetry of thorax
-respiratory distress
-cyanosis
-distended neck veins, or JVD
◍ Tension Pneumothorax: JVD is a medical emergency and can be fatal
as. Ans: accumulating pressure compresses vessels leading to decreased
venous return resulting in decreased CO
◍ Tension Pneumothorax: Treatment includes. Ans: -large bore needle
-treating the cause (chest tube will be inserted)
◍ Tension Pneumothorax Treatment: Large bore needle is placed into
the _________________________ (by the primary healthcare provider)
,to _______________________________. Ans: 2nd intercostal space;
allow excess air to escape
◍ Open Pneumothorax: AKA. Ans: sucking chest wound
◍ Open Pneumothorax: This is an. Ans: opening through the chest that
allows air into the pleural space
◍ Open Pneumothorax: Treatment includes. Ans: -have client inhale,
Valsalva or hummmmmmm
-place petroleum gauze over the area
-have client sit up (if possible) to expand lungs
◍ Open Pneumothorax Treatment: Having the client inhale, Valsalva or
hummmmmmm is done to. Ans: increase the intra-thoracic pressure so
no more outside air can get into the body
◍ Open Pneumothorax Treatment: When placing a piece of petroleum
gauze over the area, tape down _______ sides and the
_______________ acts like a ________________ or _______________.
Ans: 3; 4th side; air vent; flutter valve
◍ Open Pneumothorax Treatment: While clients are to sit up, if able, to
expand their lungs, trauma clients _______________ until
, _____________________________. Ans: stay flat; evaluated for other
injuries
◍ Thoracic (Chest) Procedures: These include. Ans: -thoracentesis
-chest tubes
◍ Thoracic (Chest) Procedures - Thoracentesis: This is performed to.
Ans: remove fluid or air from the pleural space
◍ Thoracic (Chest) Procedures - Thoracentesis: It is used for analysis of
lungs fluids to. Ans: determine the cause of the effusion
◍ Thoracic (Chest) Procedures - Thoracentesis: The fluid obtained may
be. Ans: sent for culture or cancer cells
◍ Thoracic (Chest) Procedures - Thoracentesis: Pre-procedure we must
check for. Ans: informed consent
◍ Thoracic (Chest) Procedures - Thoracentesis: Pre-procedure the client
must STOP. Ans: any anticoagulant medications
◍ Thoracic (Chest) Procedures - Thoracentesis: Pre-procedure we must
obtain. Ans: -baseline VS
-oxygen saturation
2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS FULL
SOLUTION.
◍ Tension Pneumothorax: Signs/Symptoms include. Ans: -subQ
emphysema
-absence of breath sounds on one side
-asymmetry of thorax
-respiratory distress
-cyanosis
-distended neck veins, or JVD
◍ Tension Pneumothorax: JVD is a medical emergency and can be fatal
as. Ans: accumulating pressure compresses vessels leading to decreased
venous return resulting in decreased CO
◍ Tension Pneumothorax: Treatment includes. Ans: -large bore needle
-treating the cause (chest tube will be inserted)
◍ Tension Pneumothorax Treatment: Large bore needle is placed into
the _________________________ (by the primary healthcare provider)
,to _______________________________. Ans: 2nd intercostal space;
allow excess air to escape
◍ Open Pneumothorax: AKA. Ans: sucking chest wound
◍ Open Pneumothorax: This is an. Ans: opening through the chest that
allows air into the pleural space
◍ Open Pneumothorax: Treatment includes. Ans: -have client inhale,
Valsalva or hummmmmmm
-place petroleum gauze over the area
-have client sit up (if possible) to expand lungs
◍ Open Pneumothorax Treatment: Having the client inhale, Valsalva or
hummmmmmm is done to. Ans: increase the intra-thoracic pressure so
no more outside air can get into the body
◍ Open Pneumothorax Treatment: When placing a piece of petroleum
gauze over the area, tape down _______ sides and the
_______________ acts like a ________________ or _______________.
Ans: 3; 4th side; air vent; flutter valve
◍ Open Pneumothorax Treatment: While clients are to sit up, if able, to
expand their lungs, trauma clients _______________ until
, _____________________________. Ans: stay flat; evaluated for other
injuries
◍ Thoracic (Chest) Procedures: These include. Ans: -thoracentesis
-chest tubes
◍ Thoracic (Chest) Procedures - Thoracentesis: This is performed to.
Ans: remove fluid or air from the pleural space
◍ Thoracic (Chest) Procedures - Thoracentesis: It is used for analysis of
lungs fluids to. Ans: determine the cause of the effusion
◍ Thoracic (Chest) Procedures - Thoracentesis: The fluid obtained may
be. Ans: sent for culture or cancer cells
◍ Thoracic (Chest) Procedures - Thoracentesis: Pre-procedure we must
check for. Ans: informed consent
◍ Thoracic (Chest) Procedures - Thoracentesis: Pre-procedure the client
must STOP. Ans: any anticoagulant medications
◍ Thoracic (Chest) Procedures - Thoracentesis: Pre-procedure we must
obtain. Ans: -baseline VS
-oxygen saturation
