respiratory care

Question 1

Nasal Cannula

Answer 1

1-6 L
+ve : easy to apply / allow movement/ not interfere ability to eat
- ve : cause discomfort / unable to deliver high conc of O2

Question 2

Simple face mask

Answer 2

5-8 L
+ve : able to deliver high conc of O2
-ve : difficult to keep the mask in position/ cause skin breakdown / difficult to eat and talk

Question 3

Non-breather mask

Answer 3

10-15 L

Question 4

Venturi mask

Answer 4

3-15 L

Question 5

Assements before suctioning

Answer 5

assess lung sounds/ respiratory distress/ vital signs/ breathing patterns/ general conditions

Question 6

Preparations before suctioning

Answer 6

Conscious patient : semi-Fowler’s position
Unconscious patient : lateral position
Increase oxygen level
apply for 5-10 secs
100-150mmHg

Question 7

Possible complications of suctioning

Answer 7

vomiting and gagging
infection
bloody aspirate
cardiac arrhymias