Oxygen Lab

Question 1

1-6 L/min

Answer 1

Low flow nasal cannula

Question 2

Concentrated oxygen at low flow rate
1-15 L/min

Answer 2

Oxygen conserving nasal cannula

Question 3

Up to 60 L/minute

Answer 3

High flow nasal cannula

Question 4

5-10 L/min

Answer 4

Simple face mask

Question 5

15 L/min
Keep bag inflated

Answer 5

Face mask with reservoir bag as non-rebreather

Question 6

10-12 L/min
Keep bag inflated

Answer 6

Face mask with reservoir bag as partial non-rebreather

Question 7

High flow
4-12 L/min
24-60% FiO2 (fraction of inspired oxygen)

Answer 7

Venturi Mask

Question 8

Used for humidification and when tight fitting masks are not tolerated
8-12 L/min

Answer 8

Face Tent

Question 9

Non-rebreather
Used in emergency settings
Used in OR
Used Pre-ECT to hyperoxygenate patients

Answer 9

Resuscitation Mask

Question 10

Check orders
May state to “maintain O2 at 95% or higher” or may indicate “O2 at 7 L/face mask.”
Set at prescribed flow rate
Titrate until SpO2 is within prescribed range
Use flow regulator to adjust flow rate
When line is through the middle of the ball, it is set correctly

Answer 10

Setting flow rate

Question 11

Monitor for skin breakdown
Check equipment every shift
Ensure flow rate is set correctly
Assess SpO2 every shift
Humidification

Answer 11

Care considerations

Question 12

Delivery device (nasal cannula, face mask, etc)
Liter flow (written as 3L/nasal cannula, 5L/non-rebreathe, etc)
Document education provided to patient/family
Patient response to oxygen

Answer 12

Documentation must include

Question 13

Blood oxygen saturation between 88 and 92%

Answer 13

COPD