Lines and Tubes and Drains, OH MY! Crossword

This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Nursing & Healthcare Careers has 29 clues. Answers range from 3 to 12 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.

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Keep the chest drainage system __________ chest level.
Respiratory system and _________ levels should be assessed every four hours.
After the removal of the chest tube, respiratory system needs to be monitored for __________ hour.
When documenting chest tube output, it is important to note __________, color and rate of accumulation of drainage.
If your patient's chest tube has not drained at all in 8 hours, you still need to mark __________ in the chart for drainage.
When documenting chest tube drainage, it is important to mark the physical chamber with the date, time and your __________. This needs to be done at least once per shift, but preferably every 8 hours.
We should never __________ our chest tubes, unless you have a specific order from your provider.
If the chest tube catheter is dislodged, __________ cover the site with a sterile 4x4 and tape 3 sides.
An air leak may be present if you see persistent, continuous __________ in the water seal chamber.
Among other items, it is important to keep a padded __________ at the bedside in case of emergency.
The __________ needs to be changed every 48 hours or as ordered per provider. It can be changed PRN if wet/soiled.
If you notice a sudden __________ in drainage not associated with turning, or if the drainage is bright red in color or in excess of 2ml/kg/hr for the first four hours, notify your provider immediately!
Proper __________ (2 words, no space) is vital as the first step in any manipulation of a central line.
A CHG dressing may not be used on a patient less than __________ months gestational age.
An __________ of the central line site must be performed hourly in a pediatrics patient.
Before flushing, we should always assess for brisk __________ return on a central line, even if it is infusing.
If a central line is dislodged during a dressing change (even a little bit), the provider must be called and an __________ may be necessary to confirm placement. It is never OK to just push it back in without calling the provider!
Central line dressing changes are completed weekly on __________, including changing all needleless connectors.
When completing a dressing change, all people in the room need to wear a __________.
If a patient has an indwelling foley catheter, we need to assess every __________ hours.
Prior to transporting a patient with a foley, remember to __________ the collection bag.
There should never be any __________ or tugging on the foley insertion tubing. Be sure to assess this when transporting your patient!
__________ needs to be assessed and documented every 8 hours.
After removal of a foley, if the patient is unable to void within 6-8 hours, we will need to conduct a bladder __________ for further intervention.
If a patient has an NG set to low __________ suction, it should be set between 40-60mm hg.
If our patient has an NG set to suction, the blue air vent should be placed __________ the level of the stomach (ideally at the head of the bed).
When a patient has an NG set to suction, it is very important that the tube gets __________ with 10-20ml of saline or water every 4 hours or PRN.
When documenting output from an NG set to suction, the RN is to __________ and rinse the canister every 8 hours.
The suction canister and tubing will be __________ every 24 hours.

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