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Exam 1: NR341 / NR 341 (

Update 2025 / 2026) Complex Adult Health Questions & Answers - Chamberlain

Question:

The Phases of Weaning

Answer:

• Pre-weaning or Assessment Phase

• Weaning

• Outcome

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Question:

Extubation

Answer:

• Hyperoxygenate and suction
• Monitor airway and for dyspnea/respiratory distress
• Explain that intubation may be necessary
• Assess for stridor (lung sounds)

Question:

Airway Obstructions

Answer:

MEDICAL EMERGENCY

• Can be partial or complete

Question:

Manifestations of Airway Obstructions

Answer:

Choking, stridor, use of accessory muscles, supasternal/intercostal retractions, nasal flaring, wheezing, restlessness, tachycardia, cyanosis, and changes in LOC

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Question:

Interventions for Airway Obstructions

Answer:

• Immediate assessment/treatment - brain damage or death can occur in 3-5

minutes

• Heimlich maneuver
• ET intubation
• Tracheostomy

Question:

Diagnostics for Airway Obstructions

Answer:

• Chest x-ray, laryngoscopy, or bronchoscopy

- CBC, BMP, ABG

Question:

Chest Tube Draining Systems - Continuous Bubbling in Water Seal Chamber

Answer:

Indicates an air leak

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Question:

Chest Tube Draining Systems - Continuous Bubbling in Suction Control Chamber

Answer:

Indicates the system is connected to the wall suction

Question:

Chest Tube Draining Systems - Intermittent Bubbling in Water Seal Chamber

Answer:

Normal finding

Question:

Care of Patient with Chest Tube Drainage System

Answer:

• Keep drainage system below the level of clients chest
• Make sure there are no kinks
• Check all connections

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