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Which oxygen delivery system provides a specific percentage of oxygen and does not depend on the patient's breathing to deliver oxygen?
Which oxygen delivery system provides a specific percentage of oxygen and does not depend on the patient's breathing to deliver oxygen?
- Nasal cannula
- Reservoir cannula
- High-flow systems (correct)
- Oxygen concentrators
What is the main concern with flow rates in excess of 4 L/min when using a nasal cannula for oxygen therapy?
What is the main concern with flow rates in excess of 4 L/min when using a nasal cannula for oxygen therapy?
- Absorption atelectasis
- Danger of fire
- Risk of swallowing air (correct)
- Increased risk of bacterial infection
What is the function of a reservoir cannula in oxygen therapy?
What is the function of a reservoir cannula in oxygen therapy?
- Prevents absorption atelectasis
- Prevents bacterial infection
- Stores oxygen during exhalation (correct)
- Regulates oxygen flow
Which oxygen delivery system is known to be relatively portable, easy to operate, and cost-effective particularly for home use?
Which oxygen delivery system is known to be relatively portable, easy to operate, and cost-effective particularly for home use?
What is the role of a humidification system in oxygen therapy?
What is the role of a humidification system in oxygen therapy?
What is a potential complication associated with high oxygen flow rates delivered through nasal cannulas?
What is a potential complication associated with high oxygen flow rates delivered through nasal cannulas?
What is the primary goal of oxygen therapy?
What is the primary goal of oxygen therapy?
What is used to assess the need for oxygen therapy in a patient?
What is used to assess the need for oxygen therapy in a patient?
Which manifestation is a sign of hypoxemia according to the text?
Which manifestation is a sign of hypoxemia according to the text?
What is hypoxia?
What is hypoxia?
What complication may arise from prolonged high concentration oxygen therapy?
What complication may arise from prolonged high concentration oxygen therapy?
What causes oxygen toxicity during prolonged oxygen therapy?
What causes oxygen toxicity during prolonged oxygen therapy?
What is the purpose of an incentive spirometer?
What is the purpose of an incentive spirometer?
What type of patient is incentive spirometry commonly used for?
What type of patient is incentive spirometry commonly used for?
How often should a patient see a physician for follow-up appointments regarding oxygen therapy?
How often should a patient see a physician for follow-up appointments regarding oxygen therapy?
What is the purpose of teaching patients self-care in oxygen administration?
What is the purpose of teaching patients self-care in oxygen administration?
Which type of incentive spirometer allows for preset tidal volume according to manufacturer's instructions?
Which type of incentive spirometer allows for preset tidal volume according to manufacturer's instructions?
When is incentive spirometry typically used after surgery?
When is incentive spirometry typically used after surgery?
