O2 Therapy and Ostomies'

Question 1

4 Main types of O2 Therapy

Answer 1

NC
Plastic facemask with reservoir bag
Simple face mask’
Venturi Mask

Question 2

Percentage of )2 in room air is

Answer 2

21%

Question 3

FiO2

Answer 3

Fraction of inspired O2

Question 4

For every liter of O2 increased the corresponding FiO2 percentage increases by

Answer 4

4%

Question 5

NC delivers how much O2 per minute

Answer 5

bw 1 and 4

Question 6

Where can skin breakdown when using NC

Answer 6

Around the ears

Question 7

Simple face masks for

Answer 7

Short term therapy
Fits loosely and delivers concentrations of 40 – 60 %

Question 8

Partial and full rebreather masks

Answer 8

Minimum flow rate of 10 L/min delivers 60- 80 % O2.

For more intensive trauma situatiosn

Question 9

Venturi mask

Answer 9

High flow

For weaning patients from O2 therapy
Helpful for patients with COPD

Question 10

Colour of flow meter in Canada

Answer 10

Green

Question 11

Where do you read from on the flow meter

Answer 11

The middle of the ball

Question 12

Signs that a patient might require suctioning

Answer 12

Obstruction of the upper airway.
Increased secretions in the upper airway or the mouth.
Increased mucousy cough.
Decreased O2 saturation or increased respiratory rate or effort, with or without cyanosis.
Gurgling, drooling and a cough that does not help in clearing secretions.

Question 13

Yankauer catheter

Answer 13

Continuous suctioning for use in oral cavity

Question 14

Only apply suction for how long

Answer 14

No longer than you can hold your breath

Question 15

Appropriate predsure for suctioning in an adult

Answer 15

100-150 Hg

Question 16

Assessment for suctioning a patient

Answer 16

RR, O2 Sat, and air entry

LOC

Question 17

Which orfice do you suction first

Answer 17

Mouth first then nose