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nelaaney

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All of the following are TRUE about a chest tube EXCEPT ________.
 
  A) it is a plastic tube inserted between the ribs
  B) it can be attached to a ventilator to help the patient breathe
  C) it removes accumulated air associated with a pneumothorax
  D) it removes blood associated with a hemothorax

Question 2

Lymph in the lymphatic system follows a continuous, circular path like that of blood in the circulatory system.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


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essyface1

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
Explanation: A) This is a true statement.
B) Correct A chest tube can be attached to suction to remove air or blood, but never to a ventilator to help a patient breathe.
C) This is a true statement.
D) This is a true statement.

Answer to Question 2

FALSE
Explanation: The lymphatic system has a beginning point as lymphatic capillaries and an end point as lymphatic ducts that empty into large veins in the neck.


nelaaney

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Gracias!

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:D TYSM

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