Observed practices in nursing assessment of patients on UWCD

Score (%)

N

Yes

No

Assessment of the patients respiratory status by auscultation

10

90

10

Assessment that the chest tube is set to appropriate suction

20

80

10

Assessment whether the water level in the water seal chamber is maintained at the marked line

60

40

10

Assessment for air leaks in the water seal chamber

10

90

10

Assessment if the chest tube connections and dressings are secure

100

0

10

Assessment of the drainage system for the color and the amount of drainage

90

10

10

Assessment for the level of pain

70

30

10

Assessment of the patency of the tubing system

70

30

10