Chapter 3 Notes

Question 1

Tracheostomy

Answer 1

distal tube tip- 1-2” from the carina

Question 2

Endotracheal tube (ETT

Answer 2

1-2” superior to carina. Pt should be facing forward, neck neutral

Question 3

Pleural drainage tube

Answer 3

for air drainage-anterior
level of mid clavicle

Question 4

Fluid drainage

Answer 4

for air drainage-anterior
level of mid clavicle

Question 5

Central Venous Catheter

Answer 5

inserted into subclavian (PICC)/jugular vein to the SVC(include humerus for PICC)

Question 6

Pulmonary Artery Catheter (Swan Ganz)

Answer 6

inserted into subclavian/ jugular/femoral vein to pulmonary artery

Question 7

Umbilical Artery Catheter

Answer 7

mid-thoracic aorta

Question 8

Umbilical Vein Catheter

Answer 8

R. atrium & IVC

Question 9

Pacemaker

Answer 9

anterior chest ↓ clavicle, catheter tip R atrium or ventricle. W/i 24 hrs, do not raise arm on affected side

Question 10

Automatic Internal Cardioverter Defibrillator

Answer 10

anterior chest wall, catheter in R atrium or ventricle