What Are the Functions of a Chest Tube in a Patient

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Multiple Choice

What are the functions of a chest tube in a patient with chest trauma that causes bleeding and pneumothorax?
I.to measure the rate of bleeding
II.to improve ventilation
III.to allow lung reexpansion

• A)I and II
• B)II and III
• C)III only
• D)I, II, and III

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Definitions:

Bicuspid Valve

The heart valve located between the left atrium and left ventricle that controls blood flow and consists of two flaps; also known as the mitral valve.

Mitral Valve

A valve in the heart located between the left atrium and the left ventricle that regulates blood flow through the left side of the heart.

Left Heart Failure

A condition where the left side of the heart cannot effectively pump blood to the body, leading to symptoms like shortness of breath and fatigue.

I50.1

Refers to a code in the ICD-10 classification for Left ventricular failure, a specific type of heart failure where the heart's left ventricle is unable to pump blood effectively.