CNUR 103 - Quiz #2 - Chapters 4-8 | Questions
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Transports cholesterol and other lipids to the tissues. "Bad cholesterol."
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What positions are optimal for
1 Why do we use oxygen? 2
respiration?
T/F: Premature infants are sensitive to
3 Define low-density lipoproteins 4
high oxygen
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Terms in this set (168)
, Why do we use oxygen? To prevent or treat hypoxemia.
What is hypoxemia? Low oxygen in the blood.
What are some signs and symptoms - O2 sat <90%
of hypoxia? - Accessory muscle use
- Pallor/cyanosis
- Decreased LOC, confusion, dizziness
- Increase pulse and respiratory rate
What are the selection of oxygen - Level of oxygen required
devices dependent on? - Severity of hypoxia
- Disease process
- Age, health, orientation, etc.
T/F: Premature infants are sensitive to True!
high oxygen
Describe nasal cannula - Starting point
- 106L/min 24%-44%
- Higher levels should be given with humidity
What are the advantages of the nasal - Safe
cannula? - Simple
- Easily tolerated
- Allows for eating and drinking
What are the disadvantages of the - Can't use if nasal obstruction is present
nasal cannula? - Drying to mucous membranes
- Can be dislodged
- Skin breakdown
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Practice questions for this set
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Transports cholesterol and other lipids to the tissues. "Bad cholesterol."
Choose an answer
What positions are optimal for
1 Why do we use oxygen? 2
respiration?
T/F: Premature infants are sensitive to
3 Define low-density lipoproteins 4
high oxygen
Don't know?
Terms in this set (168)
, Why do we use oxygen? To prevent or treat hypoxemia.
What is hypoxemia? Low oxygen in the blood.
What are some signs and symptoms - O2 sat <90%
of hypoxia? - Accessory muscle use
- Pallor/cyanosis
- Decreased LOC, confusion, dizziness
- Increase pulse and respiratory rate
What are the selection of oxygen - Level of oxygen required
devices dependent on? - Severity of hypoxia
- Disease process
- Age, health, orientation, etc.
T/F: Premature infants are sensitive to True!
high oxygen
Describe nasal cannula - Starting point
- 106L/min 24%-44%
- Higher levels should be given with humidity
What are the advantages of the nasal - Safe
cannula? - Simple
- Easily tolerated
- Allows for eating and drinking
What are the disadvantages of the - Can't use if nasal obstruction is present
nasal cannula? - Drying to mucous membranes
- Can be dislodged
- Skin breakdown
