ATI: Skills Module 3.0: Oxygen Therapy Exam

ATI: Skills Module 3.0: Oxygen Therapy Exam A patient has been receiving oxygen via nasal cannula for 4 hr. Which of the following assessment findings helps indicate that oxygen therapy has been effective? - Ans ️️ - Respiratory rate 14/min Rationale: The expected reference range for respirations is 12 to 20/min. Stabilization of the respiratory rate, especially if the client was previously tachypneic, is an indication that oxygen therapy is effective. A patient admitted with community-acquired pneumonia has been receiving oxygen therapy for several days. Which of the following assessment findings indicates an adverse effect of oxygen therapy? - Ans ️️ -Cracks in the mucosa Rationale: Oxygen, especially when delivered long-term and without sufficient humidification, has a drying effect that can cause cracks in the nasal and oral mucosa. Administering oxygen therapy with a nonrebreather mask has which of the following advantages? - Ans ️️ -Offers the highest oxygen concentration of the low-flow systems. Rationale: A nonrebreather mask delivers oxygen concentrations of 60% to 80%. THUS, it provides a higher fraction of inspired oxygen (FiO2) than other low-flow systems such as a cannula delivering about 24% to 44%) or a simple mask (delivering 40% to 60%). A patient who is in prescribed oxygen therapy 24hr/day is concerned about being confined to bed. Which of the following should the nurse do to provide mobility for this patient? - Ans ️️ - Make sure the patient has up to 50 feet of connecting tube.