Mechanical Ventilation Ch 14 Self Assessment

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Indications for chest tube placement include all of the following except :
A. tension pneumothorax.
B. pleural effusion.
C. chest trauma.
D. hemothorax.

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Indications for chest tube placement include all of the following except :
A. tension pneumothorax.
B. pleural effusion.
C. chest trauma.
D. hemothorax.

C. chest trauma.

The sharp pointed instrument for incision into the chest cavity for chest tube placement is called a:
A. trocar.
B. chest tube.
C. needle.
D. blade.

A. trocar.

The ideal location of chest tube placement for drainage of pleural fluid is at the:
A. second to third intercostal space at the midaxillary line.
B. fourth to sixth intercostal space at the midaxillary line.
C. second to third intercostal space at the midclavicular line.
D. fourth to sixth intercostal space at the midclavicular line.

B. fourth to sixth intercostal space at the midaxillary line.

During chest tube insertion, Dr. Farland enters the chest wall by going _______ the rib because _______.
A. above, blood vessels and nerves lie below the rib
B. above, this location is easier to puncture
C. below, blood vessels and nerves lie above the rib
D. below, this location is easier to puncture

A. above, blood vessels and nerves lie below the rib

In a three-chamber drainage system, the amount of suction applied to the pleural space is determined by the _______ in the suction control chamber.
A. water level and submersion depth of the venting tube
B. amount of pleural fluid in the chamber
C. wall vacuum level
D. all of the above

A. water level and submersion depth of the venting tube

A flexible bronchoscope may perform all of the following except :
A. visual inspection of the airway.
B. collection of specimens.
C. suction.
D. removal of large tumor.

D. removal of large tumor.

Dr. Kingston asks a therapist to prepare the patient for bronchoscopy and to reduce the irritation to the mucosal membrane caused by the tube. The therapist should administer _______ via aerosol nebulizer about _______ before the procedure.
A. atropine sulfate, 10 min
B. atropine sulfate, 30 min
C. lidocaine, 10 min
D. lidocaine, 30 min

D. lidocaine, 30 min

Atropine sulfate is used to _______ during bronchoscopy.
A. provide pain relief
B. reduce vagal response, oral secretions, and bronchospasm
C. minimize irritation to the mucosal membrane
D. provide sedation

B. reduce vagal response, oral secretions, and bronchospasm

During bronchoscopy, _______ may be used to collect tissue biopsy samples.
A. saline lavage
B. suction catheter
C. special needle and forceps
D. brush

C. special needle and forceps

In order to recognize the common complications promptly during and after bronchoscopy, the patient's _______ should be monitored closely.
A. respiratory frequency and SpO2
B. blood pressure and respiratory frequency
C. cardiac rhythm and pulmonary artery pressure
D. SpO2 and cardiac rhythm

D. SpO2 and cardiac rhythm