Chest tube Quiz

What is the purpose of chest tube with under water seal drainage?

• To prevent complications like pneumothorax or hemothorax

• To increase the risk of pneumothorax

• To cause empyema

• To reduce lung expansion

Where is the chest tube usually inserted into the pleural space?

• In the fourth or fifth intercostal space on the mid-axillary line

• In the first intercostal space on the mid-axillary line

• In the sixth intercostal space on the mid-scapular line

• In the second intercostal space on the mid-clavicular line

What should be done if there is continuous air leakage from the chest tube?

• Increase the air flow

• Clamp the chest tube near the patient's chest

• Remove the chest tube immediately

• Ignore the leakage

Why is obtaining informed consent important before the chest tube procedure?

• To skip the explanation process

• To avoid using anesthesia

• To speed up the procedure

• To respect the patient's autonomy and ensure understanding of the procedure

What is the rationale behind providing emotional support to the patient during the procedure?

• To reduce anxiety and improve cooperation

• To increase anxiety and stress

• To speed up the procedure

• To avoid patient interaction

How should the chest tube dressing be changed if necessary?

• Using dirty hands

• Changing it quickly without care

• Using sterile technique to prevent infection

• Not changing the dressing at all

What should be monitored in a patient with under water seal drainage?

• Patient's favorite food

• Patient's hair color

• Patient's shoe size

• Characteristics of drainage, proper tube patency, and correct positioning

What is the purpose of documenting all aspects of care provided?

• To skip documentation

• To provide a complete record of care delivery

• To hide information

• To confuse healthcare providers

What should be done if the suction control chamber is low on water?

• Ignore the situation

• Leave it empty

• Refill it with distilled water

• Use tap water

What is the significance of monitoring for signs of bleeding at the insertion site?

• To encourage bleeding

• To increase bleeding

• To prevent complications like excessive bleeding

• To ignore the bleeding