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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.
Penetrating Trauma
Injury from a foreign object impaling the chest.
Empyema
Accumulation of pus in the pleural space.
Iatrogenic Pneumothorax
Pneumothorax caused by medical procedures.
Thoracentesis
Procedure to remove pleural fluid or obtain lab specimens.
Water Seal Chamber
Component of a chest tube system that prevents air from re-entering the chest.
Time Out
Verification of the patient, site, and procedure prior to a medical procedure.
Nephrotic Syndrome
Disorder characterized by severe edema and protein loss.
Right Lung Lobes
The right lung has three lobes.
Blunt Trauma
Forceful impact without penetration.
Pneumothorax
Air in the pleural space causing lung collapse.
Closed Pneumothorax
Type of pneumothorax with internal injury and no external wound.
Upright Position for Thoracentesis
Recommended positioning for patients undergoing thoracentesis.
Continuous Bubbling in Water Seal Chamber
Indicates an air leak in a chest tube system.
Common Medications for Conscious Sedation
Fentanyl and Versed.
Symptoms of Acute Pyelonephritis
Fever, flank pain, nausea, and vomiting.
Hemothorax
Accumulation of blood in the pleural space.
Spontaneous Pneumothorax
Rupture of lung bleb, common in tall, thin males.
Suction Control Chamber
Maintains -20 cm H2O suction pressure in chest drainage.
E. coli
Most common cause of urinary tract infections (UTIs).
Visceral Pleura
Membrane that lies directly on the lungs.
Open Pneumothorax
Type of pneumothorax where air enters through an open wound.
Pleural Effusion
Accumulation of fluid in the pleural space.