Oxygen Flashcards
1
Q
What medicine group is oxygen part of?
A
Medical gas
2
Q
What route is oxygen administered?
A
Inhalation via face mask
Nasal cannula, headbox or invasive/non invasive ventilation.
3
Q
What are the indications of Oxygen?
A
Used to treat hypoxia and decrease the work of breathing.
4
Q
What are the side effects of Oxygen?
A
Bloody nose or skin irritation where administered
Morning headaches
Fatigue
Invasive: infection, tube slipping and and injury of windpipe
5
Q
Cautions of oxygen?
A
Avoid smoking because of the risk of fire.
6
Q
What are the nursing implications of Oxygen?
A
Monitor and record blood oxygen levels.
Monitor and record rests.
