Nebulizers

Question 1

Is a nebulizer a drug?

Answer 1

only a device not the drug. It is better than MDI

Question 2

How do nebulizers work?

Answer 2

by Oxygen tank or pumping room air.

Question 3

Nebulizer albuterol dose

Answer 3

Albuterol dose is 2.5mg Albuterol in 3ml of saline

Question 4

How long does a dose through a nebulizer take?

Answer 4

about 5 to 10 minutes to give depending on tidal volume

Question 5

What LPM for oxygen

Answer 5

Set oxygen until fine mist is present, usually about 4 to 6 LPM

Question 6

First skill for nebulizer

Answer 6

Avoid contamination

Question 7

Second skill for nebulizer

Answer 7

Repeat orders word for word

Question 8

What questions do you ask first?

Answer 8

May I do this?
Are you allergic to anything?
Have you taken some recently?

Question 9

What do you check on drug

Answer 9

Right dose.
Right medication.
Right route
Right date.

Question 10

What do you do after checking the drug?

Answer 10

Assemble equipment

Question 11

What do you always do after assembly?

Answer 11

Check drug again

Question 12

What to have patient do for admin?

Answer 12

Have pt breathe in though the mouth and out though the nose