Oxygen Therapy in Medical Surgical Nursing
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Oxygen concentrators (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of a humidification system in oxygen therapy?

    <p>Preventing drying of respiratory tract mucous membranes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential complication associated with high oxygen flow rates delivered through nasal cannulas?

    <p>Swallowing of air (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of oxygen therapy?

    <p>To reduce stress on the myocardium (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is used to assess the need for oxygen therapy in a patient?

    <p>Pulse oximetry (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which manifestation is a sign of hypoxemia according to the text?

    <p>Central cyanosis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is hypoxia?

    <p>A decrease in oxygen supply to the tissues (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What complication may arise from prolonged high concentration oxygen therapy?

    <p>Pulmonary edema (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes oxygen toxicity during prolonged oxygen therapy?

    <p>Overproduction of oxygen free radicals (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of an incentive spirometer?

    <p>To maximize lung inflation and prevent atelectasis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of patient is incentive spirometry commonly used for?

    <p>Patients after thoracic and abdominal surgery (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How often should a patient see a physician for follow-up appointments regarding oxygen therapy?

    <p>Every 6 months or more often if indicated (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of teaching patients self-care in oxygen administration?

    <p>To encourage safe oxygen administration and stress the importance of follow-up appointments (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of incentive spirometer allows for preset tidal volume according to manufacturer's instructions?

    <p>Volume type (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is incentive spirometry typically used after surgery?

    <p>Especially after thoracic and abdominal surgery (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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