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WorksheetsPneumothorax, hemothorax, flail chest, pulmonary embolism
Total questions: 5
Worksheet time: 8mins
A patient with a hemothorax will most likely present with which symptoms?
Hypotension, absent breath sounds on the affected side, and JVD
Decreased hemoglobin, decreased breath sounds, and tachycardia
Shortness of breath, paradoxical breathing, and splinting
Dyspnea, arrhythmias, and hypotension
Which of the following actions would be appropriate for the care of a client with flail chest? (Select all that apply)
Administer morphine to promote adequate respirations
Provide supplemental oxygen
Prepare the client for a chest tube
Take the client for a CT pulmonary angiogram
A nurse is caring for a client who has just returned from the operating room after undergoing a thrombectomy for a pulmonary embolism. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Monitor for signs of bleeding at the surgical site
Encourage early ambulation to prevent further clot formation
Assess oxygen saturation and respiratory status
Administer scheduled anticoagulant therapy
A nurse is caring for a client with a chest tube. Which of the following could indicate a new air leak is noted?
The nurse finds crepitus upon assessment
The nurse notes intermittent bubbling in the water seal chamber
There is new bloody drainage in the chest tube
The client reports pain with breathing
A nurse is caring for a client who suddenly develops severe dyspnea, tachycardia, and tracheal deviation after placement of a central venous catheter. The nurse suspects a tension pneumothorax. Which of the following interventions should the nurse perform first?
Prepare the client for chest tube insertion
Administer ordered lorazepam
Place the client in Trendelenburg position
Administer high-flow oxygen via a non-rebreather mask
