Oxygen Therapy And Equipment

Question 0

What is the rules in determining required oxygen?

Answer 0

Sufficient oxygen to supply a patient,
at a flow rate of 15 LPM,

from the time of initial application to the arrival at the medical aid

PLUS another 15 minutes

Question 1

Three most common sized oxygen cylinders are:

Answer 1

D 14.5 ft.³ (39 minutes at 10LPM)

E 26 ft.³ (63 minutes at 10LPM)

K 244 ft.³ (10 Hrs, 23 minutes at 10LPM)

Question 2

Oxygen facemasks three types

Answer 2

Simple

Partial rebreathing

Non-rebreathing

Question 3

Oxygen facemask delivery rates (3)

Answer 3

Simple 50% at 10 L flow

Partial rebreather 60% at 10 L flow

Non-rebreather 100%

Question 4

Indications for the use of oxygen

Answer 4

RTC

All respiratory distress
Respiratory illness
Shortness of breath
Inadequate respiration

All cardio distress
Cardiac arrest
Cardiovascular illness
Shock

Decreased LOC

Pregnant

Air Evac

Decompression illness

Question 5

Inadequate oxygenation a.k.a.

Answer 5

Hypoxia

Question 6

Signs and symptoms of hypoxia

Answer 6

Confused
Restless
Excessively drowsy

Question 7

Use caution in the administration of oxygen to which type of disease

Answer 7

Advanced COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)
* watch for signs of impending carbon dioxide narcosis,
slowing of the respiratory rate, sleepiness, confusion, and decreased LOC