Chest Tubes 101
Tracking # 20-655867
$23.00
What you'll learn
After completing this course, the learner will be able to:
- Identify the relevant anatomy and indications for chest tube placement.
- Understand the basics of the procedure and different type of chest tubes.
- Explain chest tube nursing care, including basic troubleshooting.
Course overview
Contact Hours: 4 Chest tube placement is common procedure in many hospitals, yet nurses consistently rank them as one of the most overwhelming drains to care for. A malfunction in a chest tube can be deadly for a patient in a matter of seconds. Many hospitals have recognized them as a common source of error and patient harm. For these reasons it is imperative that nurses understand how chest tubes function and how to care for them. In this course we will discuss the anatomy, indications, and care of chest tubes. Course Outline: 1. Introduction 2. What Is a Chest Tube? 3. Current Practice 4. Indications for Chest Tube Placement 5. Patient Considerations 6. Potential Complications 7. Where Are Chest Tubes Placed? 8. Chest Tube Drainage Systems 9. Nurse Roles and Responsibilities: How to Manage Chest Tubes 10. Chest Tube Troubleshooting: When to Call the Doctor 11. Summary 12. References (Bibliography)
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Arkansas State Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
District of Columbia Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
Nurse Practitioner
Registered Nurse
Florida Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Georgia Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Professional Nurse
Kansas State Board of Nursing
Licensed Mental Health Technician
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Michigan Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse Special Volunteer
Registered Nurse
Registered Nurse Special Volunteer
Mississippi Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
New Hampshire Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
New Mexico Board of Nursing
Certified Nurse Practitioner
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
North Dakota Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
South Carolina Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Tennessee Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
West Virginia Board of Registered Nurses
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Registered Nurse
Wyoming Board of Nursing
Certified Nurse Midwife
Certified Nurse Practitioner
Certified Nurse Specialist
Certified Nursing Assistant
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Disclosure statements
Course Objectives:
After completing this course, the learner will be able to:
- Identify the relevant anatomy and indications for chest tube placement.
- Understand the basics of the procedure and different type of chest tubes.
- Explain chest tube nursing care, including basic troubleshooting.
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