When the physician removes the chest tube from an infant who has ...

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When the physician removes the chest tube from an infant who has had open heart surgery, the nurse's responsibility is to:
 
  a. Cover the chest opening with a petrolatum-covered gauze dressing
  b. Record the vital signs as a baseline for future assessments
  c. Administer oxygen at 3 liters per minute until respirations are stabilized
  d. Turn the child to the opposite side of the puncture wound

Question 2

The majority of child abuse victims fall into which of the following age ranges?
 
  a. over 10 years c. 6 to 8 years
  b. 8 to 10 years d. under 6 years

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Answer to Question 1

A
The application of a petrolatum-covered gauze dressing makes the opening airtight to prevent air from entering the pleural space.

Answer to Question 2

D

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A Incorrect: The majority of child abuse victims are under 6 years, not over 10 years.
B Incorrect: The majority of child abuse victims are under 6 years, not 8 to 10 years.
C Incorrect: The majority of child abuse victims are under 6 years, not 6 to 8 years.
D Correct: The majority of child abuse victims are under 6 years.