Oxygen Flashcards
1
Q
Oxygen classification
A
Atmospheric gas
2
Q
Oxygen action
A
Room air approximately 21%, used to reverse hypoxemia
3
Q
Oxygen onset and duration
A
Immediate, as long as applied
4
Q
Oxygen indication
A
Suspected hypoxia
Ischemic chest pain
Respiratory insufficiency
5
Q
Oxygen contraindication
A
None
6
Q
Oxygen precautions
A
COPD and chronic CO2 retention
7
Q
Oxygen dosage and administration
A
NC, NRB, BVM, ET
8
Q
Oxygen adverse reaction
A
May cause decreased LOC and respiratory depression overtime in COPD patients
9
Q
Oxygen reference in protocol
A
Throughout
