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Couldn't confirm presence of Flash 7 or higher because JavaScript was disabled.Get FlashI really do have Flash installed.ul{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;list-style-type:none;padding-left:20px;}1. The Heimlich valve is used to:

[ ] a. Provide a surgical replacement for a heart valve.

[ ] b. Provide a one way drainage valve for chest injuries.

[ ] c. Provide aspiration protection when using a BVM on a patient in respiratory arrest.

[ ] d. Provide one way drainage for a colostomy bag.

2. When was the Heimlich valve first put to use?

[ ] a. In the 1960s.

[ ] b. During World War II

[ ] c. In the 1980s.

[ ] d. It is a recently declassified military medical device now available for public use.

3. What advantage does the Heimlich valve have over the underwater drainage system.

I. It is less complex.
II. It uses less water
III. It is not as dependent on position
IV. It is not as invasive.

[ ] a. I and IV

[ ] b. II and III

[ ] c. I and III

[ ] d. I, III, and IV

4. Put the following steps into the proper order for replacing a heimlich valve.

1. Close Stop-cock
2. Attach a new valve
3. Have patient perform Valsalva
4. Open Stop-cock
5. Remove old valve.

[ ] a. 4, 2, 3, 5, 1

[ ] b. 5, 3, 1, 4, 2

[ ] c. 4, 2, 5, 1, 3

[ ] d. 3, 1, 5, 2, 4

5. What is one relative contraindication that may cause a Heimlich valve to work improperly is.

[ ] a. An Unconscious patient

[ ] b. An Outpatient being treated for persistent air leaks

[ ] c. A patient with a tension pneumothorax

[ ] d. Drainage of viscous fluids

6. What are two indications of complications with the Heimlich valve?

[ ] a. Difficulty breathing and numbness

[ ] b. Chest pain and burning sensation

[ ] c. Difficulty breathing and subcutaneous emphysema

[ ] d. Shortness of breath and increased SpO2 readings

7. The clear end of the Heimlich valve must be:

[ ] a. Attached to a drainage bag

[ ] b. Open to the air.

[ ] c. Attached to suction

[ ] d. Attached to the chest tube.

8. Dr. Henry J. Heimlich is:

[ ] a. Known as the inventor of the abdominal thrust, (Heimlich Maneuver)

[ ] b. The designer of the Heimlich chest drainage valve.

[ ] c. The uncle of Anson Williams. (Potsy on Happy Days)

[ ] d. All of the above.

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