Exam 2: Oxygen Therapy Flashcards
what type of patients do we put a NC on
stable patients
what flow rate do we use for NC
1-6 L/min
what flow rate do we start patients on for hypoxia
2 L/min
when do we start humidification for NC
4 L/min
what is the FiO2 for NC
24-44%
why do we use a Venturi mask
for a very specific, concentrated amount of O2
what is the flow rate for a Venturi mask
4-12 L/min
is humidification used with a Venturi mask
no
what is the FiO2 for a Venturi mask
24-50%
when do we use a non-rebreather
need a higher O2 concentration, the patient cannot breathe without assistance; last step before intubation
is the flow rate for a non-rebreather
10-15 L/min
what is the flow rate for a trach mask
10 L/min
what is the FiO2 for a trach mask
24-100%
do we use humidification with a non-rebreather
no
do we use humidification with a trach mask
yes
how often do we reassess respiratory patients
Q15-30 minutes; make sure that O2 therapy is working and does not need to be increased and the patient is not SOB
