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penguins

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A client has had a head injury affecting the brain stem. What is located in the brain stem that may affect respiratory function?
 
  A) Chemoreceptors
  B) Stretch receptors
  C) Respiratory center
  D) Oxygen center

Question 2

While the nurse is providing morning hygiene for a client who has a chest tube, the client has rolled over quickly and the chest tube has become disconnected from the drainage unit. How should the nurse first respond to this event?
 
  A) Submerge the end of the tube in sterile water.
  B) Clamp the tube near the end and also near the insertion point.
  C) Place the end of the tube on a sterile surface and seek help promptly.
  D) Clean the end of the tube with an alcohol swab and reconnect it to the drainage unit.


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joshbk44

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: C
The medulla in the brain stem, immediately above the spinal cord, is the respiratory center. Stretch receptors are located in muscles. Chemoreceptors that affect respirations are located in the aortic arch and the carotid bodies.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A
If a chest tube becomes disconnected from the drainage unit, the nurse should submerge the end of the tube in a bottle of sterile water, thus preventing a pneumothorax but still allowing air to escape.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
:D TYSM

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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