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A patient has just been admitted to the emergency
department and requires high-flow oxygen therapy after
suffering facial burns and smoke inhalation. Which oxygen
delivery device should the nurse use initially? - correct
answer- Face tent
A patient is receiving oxygen therapy. What are potential
sources of infection the nurse should address? Select all
that apply. - correct answer- Use of a heated
humidifier or nebulizer
Use of an oral suction catheter in the endotracheal tube
A patient receiving oxygen via nasal cannula at a rate of 4
L/min reports irritation of the nose, and the nurse notes dry,
reddened nostrils. Which action by the nurse is correct? -
correct answer- Notify respiratory therapy for
humidification per provider order.
, A patient who has thick, sticky respiratory secretions
requires high-flow, humidified oxygen delivery. Which
oxygen delivery equipment does the nurse use for this
patient? - correct answer- Aerosol mask
A patient who is concerned about getting a tracheostomy
says, "I will be ugly with a hole in my neck." What is the
nurse's best response? - correct answer- "Do you
have a scarf or a large loose collar that you could place
over it?"
A patient who smokes is being discharged home on
oxygen. The patient states, "My lungs are already
damaged, so I'm not going to quit smoking." What is the
discharge nurse's best response? - correct answer-
"You are right, the damage has been done. But let's talk
about why smoking around oxygen is dangerous."
A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
(COPD) is receiving oxygen with a Venturi mask at a rate of
3 L/min. Prior to initiating oxygen therapy, the patient
appeared anxious with gray skin, a respiratory rate of 24
breaths/min, and an oxygen saturation of 87%. After 15
minutes of oxygen therapy, the nurse observes the patient
resting with closed eyes, pink coloration, a respiratory rate
of 12 breaths/min, and an oxygen saturation of 95%. Which