Chapter 9 (Oxygen Therapy) Flashcards
1
Q
What is hypoxia?
A
Condition defined as inadequate oxygen to the body
2
Q
What is COPD?
A
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
3
Q
What is the three main components of an oxygen therapy unit?
A
Cylinder
Regulator
Delivery tube with mask
4
Q
What is the size of a D cylinder?
A
412L
5
Q
What is the size of the an E cylinder tank?
A
682L
6
Q
What is the size of the an M cylinder tank?
A
3540L
7
Q
What is the size of the an K cylinder tank?
A
6900L
8
Q
What does a star mean at the top of a culinder tank?
A
Extra 5 years of hydrostatic testing
9
Q
What pressure does oxygen cylinder pressure regulators reduce the PSI to?
A
40-70
10
Q
What flow rate should patients receive oxygen therapy?
A
10L
11
Q
What PSI is considered empty?
A
200PSI
