Hondros Nur 212 exam 1 solved questions with complete answers.

hat should be done when there is an obstruction in a chest tube and why? Milk the tube, never strip due to pressure changes When is it normal to find bleeding in a chest tube? Only with a hemothorax Is tidaling normal with a chest tube? Yes, on respirations What does it mean when there is no longer tidaling with a chest tube? That the tube is ready to be taken out Is constant bubbling with a chest tube good or bad? Bad Is crepidous supposed to be at the chest tube site? No, but usually resolves back into the body What is crepidous? Air bubbles in the subcutaneous tissue surrounding chest tube site How should a chest tube be observed for any issues? From the patient to the machine What is the first thing the nurse should do if she suspects any issues with a patients chest tube? Make sure the chest tube connections are secure