Equipment

Question 1

Oxygen is a medication so the provider must…

Answer 1

Prescribe flow rate and delivery method.

(Only a licensed provider can initiate oxygen therapy)

Question 2

Hospital oxygen delivered by wall-mounted valve and meter.

Answer 2

Ambulatory patient needs a portable oxygen tank.

Question 3

Nasal cannula used most often but a____ can be used depending on the patient condition and oxygen prescription.

Answer 3

Face mask

Question 4

Safety guidelines during oxygen use:

Answer 4

1. Adequate signage in patients room.
2. Avoid using electrical equipment like razors or heating pads.
3. Oxygen cylinders away from heat sources.
4. Oxygen tubing has no kinks or a tripping hazard.
5. Know where fire extinguishers are

Question 5

If patient has prescription for oxygen, how do you deliver it?

Answer 5

Nasal cannula

Question 6

Steps to nasal cannula:

Answer 6

Place nasal prong in each nostril then loop tubing over and behind patients ears.

Adjust tubing under chin, pad tubes behind ears if needed because skin breakdown.

Question 7

Steps to face mask:

Answer 7

Mask over patient nose and mouth, place strap over head and behind ears.

Adjust straps and nose clip.

Question 8

Oxygen can cause the patients ____ and ___ to become dry.

Answer 8

Nasal cavity

Mouth

Question 9

During oxygen therapy monitor for…

Answer 9

Anxiety, Lack of focus, Fatigue, Hypertension, Cyanosis, Dyspnea, Higher or lower heart or respiratory rate.

Question 10

Notify nurse immediately if you observe the following during oxygen therapy.

Answer 10

Pulse oximetry reading less than 90%

Portable oxygen tank is almost empty.

Discrepancy between prescribed oxygen flow rate and the flow rate on flow meter.

Sudden change in patient condition.

Question 11

Suction catheter is to suck…

Answer 11

mucus, blood, vomit, secretions, substances in mouth and throat.

Oropharyngeal suctioning most common after surgery.