Lesson #8 Flashcards
Combustion
Process of burning
Oxygen
A chemical that is found in the air that has no color, taste, smell and is necessary for life
Flammable
Easily ignited or capable of burning quickly
What is the nasal cannula
Delivery of oxygen through a long tubing from the source to the cannula
Prongs are placed in each nostril and the tubing is tucked behind the resident ear
Where should you look for irritation due to the oxygen tubing
Behind the ears
What is mask delivered oxygen
Oxygen In the form of face mask instead of tubing that goes in those
What is a concentrator
A device that sits on the floor that plugs into the wall in and changes the air in the room
Liquid oxygen
Stored in a vessel and used to fill bedside units or portable units
Portable tank
Oxygen that is stored under pressure
Vaporizer
Works by heating water until it turns into steam
Humidifier
Works by turning water into mist
PAP
Positive airway pressure
BIPAP
Bilevel positive airway pressure
CPAP
Continuous positive airway pressure
What should not be allowed around oxygen
Do not use electrical razors, hair dryer, electric blankets/heaters, Vaseline, alcohol, oil based products