Safe Oxygen therapy Flashcards
1
Q
Pts with anemia or CO2 poisoning
A
Lower Oxygen carrying capacity
2
Q
Who may have reduced chest wall movement
A
Pregnant, obese, kyphosis, pain, CNS alterations
3
Q
Even though a pt. has low hemoglobin…
A
test may show oxygen is saturated
Need hemoglobin levels too
4
Q
COPD–> Too much O2
A
Hypoxic drive
5
Q
Flow meter
A
Regulate flow , L/min
6
Q
Concentrator
A
Extract from room air to deliver more concentrated form
7
Q
if trying to wean pt:
A
Check O2 sat on and off
8
Q
Hypovolema
A
Caused by conditions such as shock/dehydration
Increase Hr, vasoconstriction
9
Q
Hypercapnia
A
Greater Co2
10
Q
Angina pectoris
A
Transient imbalance between myocardial oxygen supply and demand
11
Q
Lifestyle Risk factors
A
Poor nutrition Inadequate exercise Smoking Substance abuse Stress
