25. Define pneumothorax. 26. Define hemothorax. 27. Define empyema. 28. What is a chest tube? Describe 2 reasons for its use. 29. What are the two sites used for inserting a chest tube? 30. What is water-seal suction? What is the p

  

25.     Define pneumothorax.

26.     Define hemothorax.

27.     Define empyema.

28.     What is a chest tube? Describe 2 reasons for its use.

29.     What are the two sites used for inserting a chest tube?

30.     What is water-seal suction? What is the purpose?

31 . What are the nursing responsibilities for managing the care of a client who has a chest tube drainage system?

32.     What is the purpose of adding suction to the chest tube drainage system?

33.     What is an air leak?