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Exam 3: NSG233/ NSG 233 ( 2026/2027 Update) Med Surg 3 Exam Questions and Answers - Herzing
Exam 3: NSG233/ NSG 233 ( 2026/
2026 Update) Med Surg 3 Exam Questions
and Answers Grade
A- Herzing
Q: Plan of care for vented trach patients:
Answer:
care every 8hr or more as needed
trach cuff pressure 20-25mm Hg
assist of 2 ppl w/ trach strap
obdurator @ bedside all times (keeps hole open)
Q: Chest tube intervention for accdiental disconnection from drainage system:
Answer:
Air can enter pleural space, producing a pneumothorax
- prevent by immersion of chest tube in sterile water will temporarily reestablish a water seal and
prevent collape or restore lung function
Q: Excessive bubbling in the water seal compartment of the chest tube:
Answer:
leak in drainage system
Q: Normal water level in chest drainage system
Answer:
20cm level
Q: Steps to chest tube insertion:
Answer:
1. Insertion of chest tube = consent needed before action taken
2. discuss the procedure with the patient
3. provide pain medication, the procedure is not pleasant
4. gather all supplies needed to assist with procedure
5. assist the client into position-supine
Q: High frequency oscilator support ventilor- understanding of:
Answer:
delievers rapid, small pulses of air down the center of the airways to open up alveoli allowing
alveolar air to exit the lungs along the margins of the airways
Q: Effective coughing techniques after a thoracotomy:
Answer:
clear sounds after cough
Q: Assessment finding for pulmonary edema:
Answer:
pink frothy sputum
Q: What is propofol infusion syndrome?
Answer:
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