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What is ALWAYS supposed to be verbalized or taken when starting an exam?
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Proper BSI (Body Substance Isolation) and PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) MUST be verbalized or taken when starting any exam.
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What do you need to do with your equipment before administering oxygen to ensure safety?
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CHECK FOR HYDROSTATIC TEST DATE!!!
1.) Identify regulator and check for grommet/washer/ring 2.) Remove dust or debris ( as appropriate) 3.)Correctly assemble tank with regulator closed. 4.)Open tank, check for leaks. 5.)Check pressure. |
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True or false: when discontinuing oxygen it is better to turn off flow while device is still on the patient.
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FALSE! Oxygen flow is ALWAYS turned off after device is removed from the patient.
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What are some of the hazards involved with oxygen administration?
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Do not stand the bottle up, No oil, supports combustion. / safe transportation is crucial, it needs to be secured and monitored.
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What is the importance of the pin indexing system?
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Emergengy O2 Bottles have 2 pins on the regulator that match 2 pin holes on the bottle that prevent other regulators from being used, as well as other bottles being used with the regulator.
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What is Hydrostatic Test date, and how long is it valid for?
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A hydrostatic test date is the last time the cylinder was tested for leaks, and each test is usually valid for 5 years. 10 for some cylinders.
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What is the flow rate and percentage of oxygen delivered by a Nasal Cannula?
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Flow rate: 2-6 lpm
O2 percentage: 44% |
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What is the flow rate and percentage of oxygen delivered by a nonrebreather mask?
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Flow rate: 12-15 lpm
O2 percentage: 60-90% |
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What is the proper way to measure the length for an NPA?
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Nose tip to earlobe.
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What are indications for use when considering using a NPA?
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Intact gag reflex, Oral trauma. NPA can be used on patients in various levels of conciousness.
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What are 2 manual airway maneuvers that can be used on patients?
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Head tilt chin lift and jaw thrust.
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What are some indications for use of a OPA?
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No gag reflex, OPA's are usually used on unconcious patients.
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