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Setting Oxygen Flow Rates
What can the nurse do to evaluate a pt's response to continuous oxygen therapy
delivered at 4L/min by nasal cannula?
a. Regularly measure and trend the pt's pulse oximetry (SpO2) values
b. Evaluate venous blood levels every morning
c. Monitor the pt's arterial blood gas (ABG) levels hourly
d. ...
Setting Oxygen Flow Rates
What can the nurse do to evaluate a pt's response to continuous oxygen therapy
delivered at 4L/min by nasal cannula?
a. Regularly measure and trend the pt's pulse oximetry (SpO2) values
b. Evaluate venous blood levels every morning
c. Monitor the pt's arterial blood gas (ABG) levels hourly
d. Assess the pt for compliance with the prescribed therapy - ✔️✔️Regularly measure
and trend the pt's pulse oximetry (SpO2) values
What would be the nurse's priority in order to minimize a pt's risk for injury during
oxygen therapy?
a. Advising the pt to call for assistance before getting out of bed
b. Instructing the NAP to immediately correct the flow rate if the oxygen regulator isn't
set as prescribed
c. Observing the 6 right of med administration
d. Monitoring the pt for signs of hypoxia - ✔️✔️Observing the 6 rights of med
administration
Why is it important for the nurse to set the correct flow rate for a pt to whom oxygen is
prescribed?
a. To provide the correct amount of oxygen to the pt
b. To ensure the therapeutic effects of oxygen therapy
c. To prevent any adverse reaction to the prescribed oxygen therapy
d. To minimize the risk of combustion during oxygen delivery - ✔️✔️To provide the
correct amount of oxygen to the pt
What would the nurse monitor frequently to ensure that the prescribed amount of
oxygen is being delivered to a pt?
a. Arterial blood gas (ABG) levels
b. Oxygen flow meter setting
c. Respiratory rate
d. Temp - ✔️✔️Oxygen flow meter setting
What should the nurse do when a pt is ordered to receive 4L/min oxygen by nasal
cannula?
a. Encourage oral fluids
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