A Patient Has Chest Tubes.Connecting Tubes

question 21

Multiple Choice

A patient has chest tubes.Connecting tubes:

• A) Are kept above the person's chest
• B) Are kept coiled on the bed
• C) Should hang in loops
• D) Should be snug but not tight

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Definitions:

Cardiovascular Disease

A class of diseases that involve the heart or blood vessels, including coronary artery disease, heart attack, and stroke.

Cigarette Smoking

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Stage 2 Hypertension

A condition where blood pressure readings consistently show systolic pressure of 140 mm Hg or higher or diastolic pressure of 90 mm Hg or higher.

Blood Pressure

The force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels, a critical measure of cardiovascular function and health.