What should be done when there is an obstruction in a chest tube and why? Milk the tube, never strip due to pressure changes When is it normal to find bleeding in a chest tube? Only with a hemothorax Is tidaling normal with a chest tube? Yes, on respirations What does it mean when there is no longer tidaling with a chest tube? That the tube is ready to be taken out Is constant bubbling with a chest tube good or bad? Bad Is crepidous supposed to be at the chest tube site? No, but usually resolves back into the body What is crepidous? Air bubbles in the subcutaneous tissue surrounding chest tube site How should a chest tube be observed for any issues? From the patient to the machine What is the first thing the nurse should do if she suspects any issues with a patients chest tube? Make sure the chest tube connections are secure What are the steps to a self breast exam? Step 1: Lie down and place left arm behind head (lying down spreads breast tissue evenly) Step 2: Use finger pads of 3 middle fingers on your right hand to feel for lumps in the left breast. Use overlapping dime-sized circular motions to feel breast tissue. Light, medium, and firm pressure to feel each layers. (A firm ridge on the curve of each