Respiratory Examination Flashcards
what is the normal oxygen saturation (SpO2)
94-100%
if the patient suffers from type 2 respiratory failure, COPD or another chronic illness, what is the expected SpO2?
88-92%
Nasal cannula indication
low oxygen requirements,
pateint can eat, speak, etc
what is the FiO2 and flow rate for nasal cannula?
24-50%
2-6 l/min
the simple face mask is also known as the Hudson mask, true or false?
true
indications of the simple face mask
short term, low oxygen needs
what is the FiO2 and flow rate for the simple face mask?
variable
5-10 l/min
what is the flow rate of a venturi mask?
as stated on the device
what is the FiO2 for a venturi mask?
can achieve the exact percentage stated on mask
indications for reservoir mask?
critical illness
what is the FiO2 and flow rate for a reservoir mask?
60-80%
usually 15 l/min
the prescription for oxygen should contain?
Patient name, date of birth, CHI number
The drug name “oxygen”, the route of administration “inhaled”,