HONDROS NUR 212 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+ 100% VERIFIED.
What should be done when there is an obstruction in a chest tube and
why? ANS >>> Milk the tube, never strip due to pressure changes
When is it normal to find bleeding in a chest tube? ANS >>> Only with a
hemothorax
Is tailing normal with a chest tube? ANS >>> Yes, on respirations
What does it mean when there is no longer tailing with a chest tube?
ANS >>> That the tube is ready to be taken out
Is constant bubbling with a chest tube good or bad? ANS >>> Bad
, Is crepitus supposed to be at the chest tube site? ANS >>> No, but usually
resolves back into the body
What is crepitus? ANS >>> Air bubbles in the subcutaneous tissue
surrounding chest tube site
How should a chest tube be observed for any issues? ANS >>> From the
patient to the machine
What is the first thing the nurse should do if she suspects any issues
with a patient’s chest tube? ANS >>> Make sure the chest tube
connections are secure
What are the steps to a self breast exam? ANS >>> Step 1: Lie down and
place left arm behind head (lying down spreads breast tissue evenly)
Step 2: Use finger pads of 3 middle fingers on your right hand to feel for
lumps in the left breast. Use overlapping dime-sized circular motions to
feel breast tissue. Light, medium, and firm pressure to feel each layer. (A
firm ridge on the curve of each breast is normal)
Step 3: Move around breast in a vertical pattern at an imaginary straight
line down your side from the underarm.
Respect for right breast.
Step 4: Stand in front of mirror and tighten pectoral muscles for any
redness, lumps, shapes, or scaliness near nipples.
Step 5: Examine each underarm for and knot, or thickening tissue
ANSWERS GRADED A+ 100% VERIFIED.
What should be done when there is an obstruction in a chest tube and
why? ANS >>> Milk the tube, never strip due to pressure changes
When is it normal to find bleeding in a chest tube? ANS >>> Only with a
hemothorax
Is tailing normal with a chest tube? ANS >>> Yes, on respirations
What does it mean when there is no longer tailing with a chest tube?
ANS >>> That the tube is ready to be taken out
Is constant bubbling with a chest tube good or bad? ANS >>> Bad
, Is crepitus supposed to be at the chest tube site? ANS >>> No, but usually
resolves back into the body
What is crepitus? ANS >>> Air bubbles in the subcutaneous tissue
surrounding chest tube site
How should a chest tube be observed for any issues? ANS >>> From the
patient to the machine
What is the first thing the nurse should do if she suspects any issues
with a patient’s chest tube? ANS >>> Make sure the chest tube
connections are secure
What are the steps to a self breast exam? ANS >>> Step 1: Lie down and
place left arm behind head (lying down spreads breast tissue evenly)
Step 2: Use finger pads of 3 middle fingers on your right hand to feel for
lumps in the left breast. Use overlapping dime-sized circular motions to
feel breast tissue. Light, medium, and firm pressure to feel each layer. (A
firm ridge on the curve of each breast is normal)
Step 3: Move around breast in a vertical pattern at an imaginary straight
line down your side from the underarm.
Respect for right breast.
Step 4: Stand in front of mirror and tighten pectoral muscles for any
redness, lumps, shapes, or scaliness near nipples.
Step 5: Examine each underarm for and knot, or thickening tissue
