Question

While the LPN is bathing a client with a chest tube, the tube is accidentally pulled out. What is the *first* priority for the LPN?

Accepted Answer

Obtain a sterile dressing for the chest tube site.

Answer

Provide the client with supplemental oxygen.

Answer

Attempt to re-insert the chest tube.

Answer

Discard the contaminated chest tube.

Question 4 - Physiological Adaptation Practice Test for the NCLEX-PN Exam