Chapter 13 Flashcards
1
Q
Nasogastric Tube (NG)
A
tube inserted into the stomach or small intestine
2
Q
Tracheostomy
A
surgical opening into the trachea to relieve respiratory distress
3
Q
chest tube
A
inserted into the chest wall to drain lungs or chest cavity
4
Q
tissue drains
A
placed at or near wound sites when large amounts of drainage is expected
5
Q
urinary catheters
A
catheter, or tube, that is inserted info the urinary bladder
