Supportive Care and Oxygen Administration Quiz
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What is the primary consideration when deciding whether to administer oxygen to patients during major incidents?

  • The cost of oxygen supplies
  • Availability of oximeters
  • Maintaining adequate oxygenation
  • Likelihood of benefiting from oxygen (correct)
  • Which method is recommended for assessing hypoxaemic patients and measuring oxygen saturation response?

  • Arterial blood gases
  • Pulse oximetry (correct)
  • Supplemental oxygen
  • Hyperbaric oxygen therapy
  • In what situations should supplemental oxygen be given to poisoned patients?

  • Only if they have abnormal consciousness
  • All poisoned patients (correct)
  • Only when arterial blood gases are abnormal
  • When they have respiratory difficulty or shock
  • Why is maintaining adequate oxygenation crucial for poisoned patients?

    <p>To prevent further complications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is hyperbaric oxygen therapy considered an effective treatment method?

    <p>For carbon monoxide poisoning and other poisonings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be used to monitor oxygen saturation in poisoned patients?

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

    What is considered the most important antidote in managing poisoned patients?

    <p>Oxygen (O2)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How often should vital signs be measured in a conscious patient not requiring specific treatment?

    <p>Every 2 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which therapy may be useful in selected cases for hypoxia in poisoning patients?

    <p>Non-invasive positive pressure ventilation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What might determine the type and amount of fluid and electrolyte replacement in poisoned patients?

    <p>Toxokinetic factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the level of consciousness determined in an acute poisoning situation?

    <p>Using a recognized scoring system like the AVPU scale or Glasgow Coma Scale</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should ABG be taken to monitor treatment response in poisoning patients?

    <p>In more severe cases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a good indicator of deterioration due to CNS depression in poisoning patients?

    <p>Respiratory rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

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