Clinical skills

Question 1

How would you administer oxygen to a 27 year old male who is critically ill after being in a major trauma?

Answer 1

Non-rebreather mask
O2 turned to 15L/min
FIO2 60-80%

Question 2

What SaO2 range is normal in a healthy individual?

Answer 2

94-100%

Question 3

What SaO2 range is normal in someone with type II respiratory failure? (eg. COPD)

Answer 3

88-92%

Question 4

When should Oxygen therapy be used?

Answer 4

If the patient is showing signs of hypoxia

SaO2 lower than expected value

Question 5

What device is used to measure SaO2?

Answer 5

A pulse oximeter

Question 6

Nail polish, severe anaemia and CO poisoning can impair which result?

Answer 6

SaO2

Question 7

If a patient has a low oxygen need, which device should be used and how?

Answer 7

A nasal canula
at 2-6L/min
FIO2 of 24-50%

Question 8

Which method of oxygen delivery would be used for a patient with COPD?

Answer 8

A venturi mask

At flow/FIO2 stated on mask

Question 9

When would a Hudson face mask at 5-10L/min usually be used?

Answer 9

In a post-operative patient for a short period of time

Question 10

What is nebulising?

Answer 10

Delivering liquid drugs in aerosol vapour form directly to the lungs/pulmonary system

Question 11

what is palmar erythema?

Answer 11

symmetrical redness on palms of hands, indicates hyperdynamic circulation, and is a symptom in many respiratory diseases

Question 12

what is cyanosis?

Answer 12

blue colouring of extremities/lips/tounge- indicates hypoxia