Oxygen Delivery and Rates

Question 1

Nasal Cannula (low Flow)

Answer 1

1-2 Lpm =24-28%
3-5Lpm = 32-40%
6Lpm = 44%

Question 2

Nasal Cannula (high flow)

Answer 2

Max is 60 L/m
10 L/min = 65%
15 L/m = 90%

Question 3

Simple Mask (low flow)

Answer 3

5-8L/m = 40-60%

5 L is the minimum setting

Question 4

Nonrebreather Mask

Answer 4

low flow

10-15L/min = 80-95%

Question 5

Venturi Mask

Answer 5

high flow

4-6 L/min = 24-40%

Question 6

Respiratory Rates, Pattern, and Breath sounds of Infant

Answer 6

RR: 20-40 Breath/min
Pattern: abdominal breathing, irregular rate and depth
Chest wall: thin, little muscle, and sternum easily seen
Breath Sounds: loud, harsh crackles at the end of inspiration
Shape of Thorax: round

Question 7

Respiration: 1-5 YO

Answer 7

RR: 25-32 Breath/min
Pattern: abdominal breathing, irregular
Chest wall: same as infants but with more subcutaneous fat
Sounds: loud, harsh expiration longer than inspiration
Shape: elliptical

Question 8

Respiration: 6-12 YO

Answer 8

18-26 breath/min
Pattern: thoracic breathing, regular
Chest Wall: further subcutaneous fat deposited, structure less prominent
Sounds: clear inspiration is longer than expieration
Shape: elliptical

Question 9

Respiration 65+

Answer 9

16-24 breath/min
Pattern: thoracic, regular
Chest wall: thin, structures prominent
Sounds: clear
Shape of thorax: barrel shaped or elliptical

Question 10

ABG: Normal Values

Answer 10

pH: 7.35-7.45
PCO2: 35-45 mmHG
PO2: 80-100 mmHG
HCO3: 22-26 mEq/L
base excess or deficit -2+2 mmol/L

Question 11

lab studies used to assess cardiopulmonary function

Answer 11

ABG, CBC, Cardiac Biomarkers, Cytologic study

Question 12

SpO2 Range

Answer 12

95-100% Normal
88-92% COPD
Less than 90% is a clinical emergency

Question 13

Respiration: Adult

Answer 13

12-20 breath/min