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