NSG 121 Exam 2- Respiratory questions with complete solutions

NSG 121 Exam 2- RespiratoryWhat are the three low flow oxygen therapies? - correct answer Nasal Cannula Partial Non-rebreather Non-rebreather What does low flow device mean? - correct answer Delivers low concentration of oxygen Characteristics of nasal cannula - correct answer Low flow oxygen therapy Light weight & portable Disadvantage to NC? - correct answer nasal mucosal drying skin break down behind ear, cheeks, generalized edema If the flow is higher than 4L/min for NC- what needs to be done? - correct answer Needs to be humidified When is NC sometimes ordered? - correct answer patients post op 24 hours Characteristics of a partial non-rebreather? - correct answer Low flow oxygen Moderate oxygen concentration Oxygen flows into bag NO VALVE- which allows client to rebreathe up to one third of exhaled air together with RA. disadvantage to Partial NB? - correct answer Warm, poorly fitted, must remove to eat Use with CAUTION for clients who have high risk for aspiration or airway obstruction. Characteristics of Non-rebreather?. - correct answer Low flow oxygen