Oxygen Therapy

Question 0

What flow does the nasal cannula deliver?

Answer 0

1-6 liters/minute

Question 1

What FI02 can be delivered with a nasal cannula?

Answer 1

24 % - 45%

Question 2

What is the most appropriate initial oxygen device for COPD patients with stable RR and VT ?

Answer 2

Nasal cannula.

Question 3

What is the delivered FI02 and flow for a simple mask?

Answer 3

Delivered FI02 is .40-.55
Flow is 6-10 L/min.

Flow must be AT LEAST 6L/min to flush out exhaled C02.

Question 4

What is the delivered FI02 and flow for a partial rebreather mask?

Answer 4

Delivered FI02 is .60-.65 percent
Flow is 6-10 L/min

Has no one-way flap valves.

Question 5

Name all the “high flow” devices.

Answer 5

1) Non-rebreather mask;
2) Air Entrainment/Venturi mask;
3) Brigg’s adapter (T-piece);
4) Aerosol masks;
5) Trach collars;
6) Face tents.

Question 6

Name all the “low-flow” devices.

Answer 6

Nasal cannula;
Simple mask;
Partial-rebreather mask.