Identify the following image?

NORCET 2 -2021 (Shift-2)

Medical & Surgical Nursing

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Appeared in: NORCET 2 -2021 (Shift-2)

Explanation

The image shows a closed suction drainage system, often referred to as a Hemovac or Romovac drain.
This device is classified as a 'close drain' because it is a sealed system that connects the surgical wound to a collection reservoir.
It operates by creating negative pressure (suction) when the bellows-like container is compressed, which actively pulls fluid and blood from the wound.
This mechanism prevents fluid accumulation, reduces the risk of infection, and promotes wound healing.

Option A: An open drain allows fluid to drain passively onto a dressing and is not a sealed system. The device in the image is a sealed, active suction system.
Option C: A pigtail drain is a small-bore catheter with a curled end used for percutaneous drainage of fluid collections (e.g., abscesses, pleural effusions), which looks very different from the device shown.
Option D: A Penrose drain is a specific type of open drain. The device in the image is a closed drain.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Identification and classification of surgical drains as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
Nurses are responsible for managing surgical drains, which includes ensuring drain patency, maintaining suction, emptying the reservoir, and measuring/documenting the amount and character of the drainage.
Accurate monitoring of drain output is crucial for assessing bleeding, detecting complications like hemorrhage or infection, and deciding when the drain can be safely removed.
What if? If the bellows reservoir in the image was fully expanded but not collecting fluid, the nurse's first action should be to check the tubing for kinks or clots that could be obstructing flow. If no obstruction is found, the drain may have lost its suction or may no longer be needed, and the surgeon should be notified.

How to Approach the Question

First, carefully examine the image to identify the key components of the device. Note the collapsible, bellows-like reservoir, the attached tubing, and the overall sealed appearance.
Next, consider the function implied by these components. The collapsible reservoir suggests a mechanism for creating suction.
Review the provided options. 'Open drain' and 'Penrose drain' (a type of open drain) involve passive drainage onto a dressing, which contradicts the sealed, suction-based design seen in the image.
'Pigtail drain' refers to a specific type of catheter with a curled tip, which is not depicted.
The term 'Close drain' accurately categorizes the device as a sealed system that prevents outside contamination and allows for active fluid removal. Therefore, this is the most appropriate classification among the choices.

Concept Tested & Keywords

Concept Tested: Identification and classification of surgical drains.
Stem keywords: Identify, image
Lead-in keywords: Identify
Clinical cues: The image shows a collapsible, bellows-shaped reservoir, which is a key feature of a Hemovac-type closed suction drain.

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