NRSNG.com Flashcards
1
Q
If chest tube is pulled out, what do you do?
A
Apply occlusive dressing and tape on 3 sides to allow air to escape
2
Q
If chest tube is bubbling, how do you find leak?
A
Clamp next to patient to see if leak is at site; if not, use two hemostats to move down line and find leak
3
Q
Emergency equipment for chest tube
A
Hemostats x 2
Occlusive dressing
Sterile water
4
Q
How much drainage from chest tube is reportable?
A
70-100 cc/hr
