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13 Cards in this Set
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In addition to the nares, where else should the nurse assess for skin irritation when nasal cannulae are in use? |
Behind and on top of the ears |
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What are two early signs of hypoxia? |
Restlessness, tachycardia |
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What is the highest flow rate appropriate for nasal cannula? |
6 L/min |
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How often should the nurse assess the nares of the client receiving oxygen therapy via nasal cannula for skin breakdown? |
Every 6-8 hours |
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What is the maximal O2 flow rate for the client with COPD? |
2 L/min |
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What are the signs of O2 toxicity? |
-Confusion -Headache |
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What can happen if the client with COPD is given a high flow rate of O2? |
They may stop breathing |
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What is the problem with giving high flow rates of O2 by nasal cannula? |
Dries the mucous membranes |
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Can a client smoke in the room when the O2 is turned off? |
No -The O2 delivery device must be removed from the wall or the tank out of the room before a client can smoke |
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When O2 is administered, it must be... |
Humidified |
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Masks deliver higher or lower concentrations of O2 than nasal cannulas? |
Higher |
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How often should the nurse check the flow rate of O2? |
At least once per shift |
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O2 is an explosive? (T/F) |
False -It does not explode, it supports combustion |
