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1) State the indications for the use of Oxygen
a) – O2 in tissue & blood
b) –O2 carrying capability of blood
c) –Cardiac Output
d) +O2 demands
(a) Humidification should be delivered to pt
3) State 5 safety precautions for oxygen administration (Taylor p1402-03)
a) No smoking signs
b) Avoid open flames
c) Cotton gowns; no synthetics which might build up static electricity
d) Remove flammables/oils in area (use water-based products)
e) Make sure all equipment is grounded & functioning properly & emits no sparks
4) State 6 hazards or complications of oxygen therapy (Iggy p545-6)
a) Combustion
b) O2-induced hypoventilation/ CO2 narcosis
c) O2 toxicity
d) Absorption atelectasis
e) Drying of mucous membranes
f) Infection
5) What is the purpose of pursed lip breathing? (Taylor 1393)
a) To prolong exhalation
b) Increase airway pressure during expiration
c) Decrease amount of airway trapping & resistance
6) Identify 2 techniques for teaching it (Taylor 1393)
a) Close mouth & breath in through nose for count of 3
b) Purse lips, like whistle or blow out candle, and breath out slowly through mouth for a count of 7
7) Who is helped by this type of breathing? (Taylor 1396)
a) COPD pt especially during exertion & physical activity
8) Identify and demonstrate the procedure for using an incentive spirometer (Taylor 797)
a) Assist pt to upright position
b) Exhale as normal, place lips securely around mouthpiece
c) Inhale slow & deep as possible
d) Hold breath 3-5 sec
e) Remove lips & exhale as normal
f) Complete exercise 10x/hr while awake
9) What is pulse oximetry (Taylor 1387)
a) It is a non-invasive technique that measures the O2 saturation (SpO2) of arterial blood
10) What it is useful for?
a) Useful for monitoring pts receiving O2
b) For pt at risk for hypoxia
c) For post-op pt
11) What is a normal range/result?
a) 95-100
12) Demonstrate the procedure for using pulse oximetry (Taylor 1389)
a) Explain procedure to pt
b) Hand hygiene
c) Select a site for application of the sensor
: index, middle or ring finger, ear lobe or bridge of nose. Last choice is the toe.
d) Use proper equipment
e) Cleanse site & allow to dry. Remove nail polish if needed
f) Apply probe/sensor
g) Connect probe/sensor to pulse oximeter
h) Rotate q4hr if continuous
i) Document findings
13) What is the purpose of chest physiotherapy (CPT)? Demonstrate (on a partner) CPT (Taylor 1396)
a) To help loosen secretions
b) To increase the cough to help clear secretions
c) To decrease the risk for infection
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N212 Exam 1 Oxygen and Suctioning Study Guide
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2015-11-01T03:49:03Z
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