How tos

Question 2

Auscultating (lungs) Sounds Sites:

Answer 2

Top to bottom R-side then L-side

Question 3

equipment used to help successful placement of a nasal ET tube?

Answer 3

BAAM Beck Airway Airflow Monitor→ high pitch on inhale

Question 4

Measuring NG tube:
Measuring OG tube:

Answer 4

= tip of nose, around ear, & down to xiphoid process (make a “?”)
= corner of mouth, around ear, & down to xiphoid process (make a “?”)

Question 5

Site for pneumo decompression:
needs:
Never go under a rib b/c:
Locating decompression site:
Digital thoracostomy:

Answer 5

= Anterior 2nd ICS midclavicular/3rd rib & b/c air is always up/rising
= At least 3in catheter, attach 1way valve: Could use 3way valve, glove,
= vascular; have major thoracic arteries & nerves
= palp/ then slide over 3rd rib
= 1-2in incision between 4th & 5th ICS, ( “cut finger tube” )