14.Respiratory System Quiz

What is the purpose of chest tube drainage?

• To remove air from the pericardial space

• To facilitate drainage of fluid from the abdomen

• To drain blood from the mediastinum

• To promote lung expansion

Where is the chest tube inserted for a pneumothorax?

• 2nd or 3rd intercostal space in the anterior chest at the midclavicular line

• In the mediastinum

• Between the visceral and parietal pleura

• 5th or 6th intercostal space posteriorly

What is the purpose of a double bottle system in chest drainage?

• To provide water seal drainage

• To facilitate lung expansion

• To collect drainage and air

• To monitor patient's vital signs

What is the relative contraindication for thoracentesis?

• Chest wall cellulitis at the site of puncture

• Bullous disease, e.g. emphysema

• Positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) mechanical ventilation

• Uncorrected bleeding diathesis

What is the main complication of thoracentesis?

• Spleen puncture

• Hypotension

• Pneumothorax

• Infection

What should be done if the chest tube becomes dislodged?

• Quickly cover the open insertion site with occlusive gauze

• Apply pressure to the site

• Leave it as it is

• Pull it out completely

What is the purpose of milking the chest tube?

• To prevent air leaks

• To increase drainage speed

• To clear a clot obstructing the tube

• To secure the tube in place

How should the drainage tube be positioned?

• In a loop under the patient

• Tightly secured to the bed frame

• Coiled around the patient's arm

• Straight, without kinks or dependent loops

What should be done if there is continuous bubbling in the water seal bottle?

• Check the entire system for leaks and notify the physician

• Disconnect the tube

• Ignore it as it is normal

• Increase the water level in the bottle

What is the purpose of thoracentesis?

• To remove fluid or air from the chest

• To diagnose heart conditions

• To facilitate drainage of abdominal fluid

• To promote lung expansion