Identify the Purposes of Chest Drainage

question 16

Multiple Choice

Identify the purposes of chest drainage.(Select all that apply. )

• A) Drains air,blood,and fluid from pleural space.
• B) Restores positive pressure in chest cavity.
• C) Restores negative intrapleural pressure.
• D) Allows lung to collapse and rest.
• E) Allows route for medication administration.

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Definitions:

Intracellular Fluid

The liquid found inside the cells of the body, constituting about two-thirds of the total body water and playing a key role in cellular function and metabolism.

Depolarization

The process during the action potential when a cell's membrane potential becomes less negative, moving towards zero.

Aldosterone

A hormone produced by the adrenal glands that regulates blood pressure by controlling sodium and potassium levels in the body.

Antidiuretic Hormone

A hormone that helps to control the balance of water in the body by reducing the amount of urine made by the kidneys.