AHN 447 EXAM 3 || WITH 100% ERRORLESS ANSWERS.

head lacerations correct answers lots of bleeding due to the great vascular supply of the head APPLY DIRECT PRESSURE FIRST (answer to question sucking chest wound??) Halo Vest correct answers **has a special wrench for removal - tape it to the vest for easy access** Halo Vest is used for decompression of the spinal cord/nerves never adjust screws, ensure one finger can fit, never turn or move patient, NEVER use a sharp object to relieve itching, monitor vitals for infections, alters balance, wear loose clothing Chest Tubes - Definition correct answers removes air, fluid, or blood from the pleural space or mediastinal At how many mL/hr do you notify MD related to chest tube drainage? correct answers 70mL/hr How many mL/hr indicates bleeding complication related to chest tubes? correct answers 200mL/hr Chest Tubes - How often do you record output in the first 24 hours? correct answers EVERY HOUR Chest Tubes - After 24 hours, how often do you record output? correct answers every 8 hours Chest Tubes - Tube sizes are in ________ correct answers French Chest Tubes - what are the small sizes and what are they used for? correct answers 16-20f - air removal Chest Tubes - what are the larger sizes and what are they used for? correct answers 22-40f - removing blood or thick drainage Chest Tubes - what are in the chest? and what happens if you see them? correct answers eyelets are in the chest and if you seen them it means it's dislodged What type of suction does NOT require water? correct answers DRY SUCTION What is used during dry suction to get the desired amount while using wall suction? correct answers dial suction control knob Fro dry suctioning, what is the low wall suction kept at normally? correct answers 80-100