Oxygen Therapy

Question 1

Nasal Cannula

Answer 1

24-44% oxygen
@ 1 - 6 L/min
Make sure nose things are pointing down
Assess skin for breakdown underneath tubing, adjust for comfort
“Ear mates” can protect skin on ears
Nares can dry out

Question 2

Simple Face Mask

Answer 2

40-60%
@ 5-8 L/min
Minimum of 5L/min, avoid increase of CO2
Holes, no one way valve

Question 3

Partial rebreather face mask

Answer 3

40-60%
@6-10 L/min
Has reservoir bag – make sure bag never fully deflates, keep at least ⅓ - ½ full

Question 4

Non-rebreather face mask

Answer 4

60-100%
@ 10-15 L/min
Has a series of one-way valves
Has reservoir bag – make sure bag never fully deflates, keep at least ⅓ - ½ full

Question 5

Venturi mask

Answer 5

24-60%
@ 4- 12 L/min
the only one ordered in specific percentages – changes the size of the hole → very precise O2 levels

Question 6

Face tent

Answer 6

30-50%
@4-8 L/min
Claustrophobic or face trauma

Question 7

Pediatric Patient options

Answer 7

Oxygen hoods

Face Tents

Question 8

General Oxygen Info:

Answer 8

Nurses can administer oxygen without an order, but call MD and ask for order for long term O2, start at lower dose
Incentive spirometer, also in nurses scope of practice. Typically 10 times/hour. Opens up patients lungs, increase O2.
Be careful if patient has COPD
Ambulation – also helps O2 stats