14.
You are inserting a needle to relieve tension pneumothorax. How can you tell
when you have penetrated the chest wall and the tip of the needle is now in the
plural space?
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15.
Once you have penetrated the plural space with a large bore needle, you should:
a. Tape the needle in place.
b. Remove the needle and catheter, then tape airtight material over the injection
site.
c. Remove the needle, leaving the catheter, and tape the catheter hub to the
chest.
d. Remove the needle, leaving the catheter, and tape airtight material over the
injection site.
16.
A casualty who has a catheter from a needle chest decompression is being
evacuated. How should he be positioned on the litter?
a.
On his back.
b.
On his stomach.
c.
On his injured side (the side with the catheter).
d.
On his uninjured side (the side without the catheter).
17.
Using a manikin or fellow student, practice treating an open chest wound.
18.
If an appropriate manikin and appropriate supplies are available, practice
performing a needle chest decompression.
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