Froggy Jumps Chest Tube ChallengeOnline version Test your knowledge on chest tubes and their uses in medical practice! by Nicole Peterson 1 What is the primary purpose of a chest tube? a To drain air or fluid from the pleural space. b To administer medication directly to the lungs. c To perform a lung biopsy. 2 Where is a chest tube typically inserted for a pneumothorax? a Anteriorly near the apex of the lung( second intercostal space) b Posteriorly near the base of the lung (fifth or sixth intercostal space) c Laterally at the base of the lung 3 What condition might require the placement of a chest tube? a Congestive heart failure with associated pleural effusion b Pneumothorax. c Emphysema 4 What is a common complication of chest tube placement? a Increased heart rate. b Malposition of the chest tube c Bleeding 5 What type of chest tube is used for draining fluid? a A pleural drain. b A central line. c An IV catheter. 6 What is the purpose of monitoring the measurement of the chest tube and its location? a To ensure the chest tube is located within the pleural space b To ensure the patient wont trip on the chest tube with ambulation c To ensure the patient has less pain from the chest tube 7 What should be monitored after chest tube placement? a Urine output. b Blood sugar levels. c Respiratory status and tube output. 8 What is the purpose of a water seal in a chest tube system? a To provide oxygen to the patient. b To measure blood pressure. c To prevent air from entering the pleural space. 9 When should a chest tube be removed? a When the lung has fully re-expanded. b After one week. c When the patient feels better. 10 Which patient would you expect to see an air leak on? a A patient with a hemothorax b A patient with a pneumothorax c A patient with a pleural effusion 11 When can you clamp a chest tube without an order? a When walking a patient to the bathroom b When changing the chest drainage system c When the patient is having pain 12 When the physician gives an order to clamp the chest tube, what is being assessed? a The patients pain tolerance b If there is re-accumulation of air or fluid identified on the chest X-Ray ? c If the patient can hold their breath. 13 You receive an order to add wall suction to the chest drainage system. What setting do you put the regulator to how high do you turn the dial in mmHg? a INT( Intermittent) and 120mmHg b REG (Regular) and how ever much it takes to get the float visible in the window c INT(Intermittent) and how ever much it takes to get the float visible in the window
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