All of the Following Are True About a Chest Tube

question 258

Multiple Choice

All of the following are true about a chest tube except:

• A)it is a plastic tube inserted between the ribs.
• B)it can be attached to a ventilator to help the patient breathe.
• C)it removes accumulated air associated with a pneumothorax.
• D)it removes blood associated with a hemothorax.

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Definitions:

Muscular Paralysis

The loss of muscle function in part of your body, typically resulting from damage to the nervous system.

Acetylcholine

A neurotransmitter in the nervous system that plays an important role in muscle activation and memory functions.

Neurotransmitter

A neurotransmitter is a chemical substance that transmits nerve impulses across a synapse from one neuron to another.

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter that plays a key role in mood regulation, appetite, sleep, and other functions of the body.