Med Surg Exam 2 Ch 28 Care of patients requiring oxygen therapy or tracheostomy 2023/2024

At what times is oxygen therapy needed for patients? - ANSWER--Treat hypoxia. -treat hypoxemia. -When the normal 21% oxygen level in the air is inadequate. Which conditions will increase the body's need for more oxygen? - ANSWER--Infection in the blood. -Body temperature of 101 Fahrenheit. -Hemoglobin level of 8.7 g/dL. To improve a patient's oxygenation to a normal level, the amount of oxygen administered is based on which factors? - ANSWER--Pulse oximetry reading. -Respiratory assessment. -Arterial blood gas results. What are the hazards of administering oxygen therapy? - ANSWER--oxygen supports and enhances combustion. -All electrical equipment in the room must be grounded to prevent fires. -Solutions with high concentrations of alcohol or oil cannot be used in the room. Which parameters does the nurse monitor to ensure that a patient's response to oxygen therapy gas exchange is adequate? - ANSWER--Level of consciousness. -Respiratory patterns. -pulse Oximetry. The patient has been on oxygen therapy at 70% for two days. Which complication must the nurse monitor? - ANSWER-Oxygen toxicity. A patient requires home oxygen therapy. When the home health nurse enters the patient's home for the initial visit, he observed several issues that are safety hazards related to the patient's oxygen therapy. What hazards do these include? - ANSWER--Package of cigarettes on the coffee table. -Several decorative candles on the mantelpiece. -Electrical fan with a frayed cord in the bathroom. The patient is receiving oxygen at 5 m/m by nasal cannula. What priority intervention must the nurse use at this time? - ANSWER-Humidify the oxygen with sterile water.