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OXYGENATION (unitek) Questions and Verified
Answers
nasal canula flow rate
Ans: 1-6 L/min provide humidificador for patients who need 4 or more LPM
Complications of oxygen therapy
Ans: Oxygen toxicity
Nursing actions for O2 toxicity
Ans: Use low levels of O2 necessary to maintain oxygenation
Monitor ABGs
Decrease FIO2 as the patient improves
ABGs
Ans: arterial blood gases (carbon dioxide and oxygen)
FiO2 (fraction of inspired oxygen)
Ans: The concentration of oxygen in the air we breathe
Oxygen is
Ans: colorless, odorless, tasteless and combustible
Considerations for oxygen therapy
Ans: Monitor RR, LOC,O2 saturation and AVGs
If co2 is leaking-
Ans: Patients will not receive benefits of oxygen therapy
What should the nurse assess after starting oxygen therapy
Ans: Nutritional status, skin integrity for breakage where mask is placed
over, provide moisture and pressure relieving devices as needed
When to discontinue oxygen
OXYGENATION (unitek) Questions and Verified
Answers
nasal canula flow rate
Ans: 1-6 L/min provide humidificador for patients who need 4 or more LPM
Complications of oxygen therapy
Ans: Oxygen toxicity
Nursing actions for O2 toxicity
Ans: Use low levels of O2 necessary to maintain oxygenation
Monitor ABGs
Decrease FIO2 as the patient improves
ABGs
Ans: arterial blood gases (carbon dioxide and oxygen)
FiO2 (fraction of inspired oxygen)
Ans: The concentration of oxygen in the air we breathe
Oxygen is
Ans: colorless, odorless, tasteless and combustible
Considerations for oxygen therapy
Ans: Monitor RR, LOC,O2 saturation and AVGs
If co2 is leaking-
Ans: Patients will not receive benefits of oxygen therapy
What should the nurse assess after starting oxygen therapy
Ans: Nutritional status, skin integrity for breakage where mask is placed
over, provide moisture and pressure relieving devices as needed
When to discontinue oxygen
