Chest Tubes
Active bubbling in the water chamber is a sign of an ______ _______.
air leak
How often is Trach care preformed?
Every shift and PRN
How long is a Vapotherm circuit good?
30 days
What is the max flow of oxygen that can be used in a nasal canal in a pediatric patient?
4 Liters
Each Unit has a downtime computer called a BCA computer. (True or False)
True
How do you place a chest tube to water seal?
Disconnect the Pleur Evac from Suction
How often are trach ties changed?
Every 24hrs or PRN
Who is responsible for setting of Vapotherm?
Not meant for long term use, but used as a bridge till evaluation for more appropriate oxygen for treatment?
Non ReBreather
What consent is required upon admission regardless of diagnosis?
Consent for Treatment
What piece of equipment controls the suction for the chest tube?
Suction dial on the Pleur Evac System
What supplies are needed at the beside of a patient with a trach?
1. Ambu bag
2. Correct size Mask
3. Extra Trach (same size and the size down)
4. Obturator
5. Suction
Which Vapotherm setting are nurses (RN) allowed to wean?
Oxygen- Green setting
When can CPAP/BiPap be used on the floor?
When patient uses it at home (chronically)
Persistent or dramatic nasal flaring, grunting or retractions is a sign of ________?
Respiratory Distress
Suction for a chest tube controlled by the suction regulator on wall? (True or False)
False- It is controlled by the Pleur Evac Container
When would a new trach be changed after placement?
1 week
How many liters of oxygen is a high flow circuit ?
5-40 Liters
A Simple Mask requires ___ Liters of oxygen?
5 Liters
Right Patient
Right Time
Right Medication
Right Route
Right Dose
What should you always have at the beside of a patient with a chest tube?
1. Non Tooth Hemostat
2. Vaseline gauze
How many cleanings can a Bivona Trach received during a hospital admission?
5 times
When can Vapotherm be used on the floors?
If the patient is actively weaning the Vapotherm.
A Venturi Mask is considered a _____ _____ device.
High Flow
What is the correct expiration date of glucometer controls that were opened 10/7/2019?
1/5/2020