LPN NOTES
When walking with a cane, place on which side laterally to side of foot correct answer - unaffected,
strongest.
Advance which side forward first when using cane correct answer - weaker leg then stronger
Crutches correct answer - advance crutches and weak leg first,
then stronger leg
With chest tubes - Intermittent bubbling on expiration is correct answer - normal
Continuous Bubbling within the chamber of chest tubes suggests correct answer - an air leak
Clamp chest tube.....bubbling stops correct answer - Air leak within pt. at insertion site
clamp chest tube....bubbling continues correct answer - Air leak in drainage system
NG tube insertion correct answer - High Fowlers, chin to chest.
ausultate abdomen
measure tube from tip of nose to earlobe to xyphoid
lubricate
secure with tape
While inserting NG tube if pt becomes cyanotic or has other breathing problems correct answer -
Remove tube immediateily
NG tubing correct answer - Double Lumen or Salem pump, placed above level of stomach
