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These flashcards cover key concepts related to thoracic anatomy, chest wall trauma, pleural disorders, thoracentesis procedures, sedation practice, and urologic disorders as outlined in NCLEX-style study questions.

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Diaphragm

Muscle that creates negative pressure to draw air into the lungs during respiration.

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Penetrating Trauma

Injury from a foreign object impaling the chest.

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Empyema

Accumulation of pus in the pleural space.

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Iatrogenic Pneumothorax

Pneumothorax caused by medical procedures.

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Thoracentesis

Procedure to remove pleural fluid or obtain lab specimens.

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Water Seal Chamber

Component of a chest tube system that prevents air from re-entering the chest.

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Time Out

Verification of the patient, site, and procedure prior to a medical procedure.

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Nephrotic Syndrome

Disorder characterized by severe edema and protein loss.

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Right Lung Lobes

The right lung has three lobes.

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Blunt Trauma

Forceful impact without penetration.

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Pneumothorax

Air in the pleural space causing lung collapse.

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Closed Pneumothorax

Type of pneumothorax with internal injury and no external wound.

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Upright Position for Thoracentesis

Recommended positioning for patients undergoing thoracentesis.

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Continuous Bubbling in Water Seal Chamber

Indicates an air leak in a chest tube system.

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Common Medications for Conscious Sedation

Fentanyl and Versed.

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Symptoms of Acute Pyelonephritis

Fever, flank pain, nausea, and vomiting.

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Hemothorax

Accumulation of blood in the pleural space.

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Spontaneous Pneumothorax

Rupture of lung bleb, common in tall, thin males.

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Suction Control Chamber

Maintains -20 cm H2O suction pressure in chest drainage.

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E. coli

Most common cause of urinary tract infections (UTIs).

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Visceral Pleura

Membrane that lies directly on the lungs.

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Open Pneumothorax

Type of pneumothorax where air enters through an open wound.

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Pleural Effusion

Accumulation of fluid in the pleural space.