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Supportive Care: Oxygen Administration Guidelines

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What is a reliable method for assessing hypoxaemic patients and measuring oxygen saturation response?

Routine oxygen administration to all patients

Guidelines for oxygen therapy

Pulse oximetry (correct)

Maintaining adequate oxygenation

Why is it economically beneficial to administer oxygen to a wider group of patients?

Some oximeters are designed for single patient use (correct)

Availability of oximeters

Cost of hyperbaric oxygen therapy

The need for routine oxygen administration

When are arterial blood gases recommended for patients?

Before administering hyperbaric oxygen therapy

When monitoring oxygen saturation

For patients with abnormal consciousness or respiratory function (correct)

For all poisoned patients

What treatment method increases the amount of oxygen in the blood and tissues?

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO) (B) Signup and view all the answers

In which cases should supplemental oxygen be given to poisoned patients?

All poisoned patients (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why are guidelines for oxygen therapy and oxygenation levels difficult?

Patient dependence (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Oxygen (O2) (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why is careful consideration needed when deciding on tracheal intubation and ventilation in poisoning patients?

To minimize respiratory depression (D) Signup and view all the answers

In fluid and electrolyte management of poisoned patients, what factors may determine the type and amount of replacement fluids?

The severity of the poisoning (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which vital sign is a good indicator of deterioration due to CNS depression in poisoned patients?

Respiratory rate (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended frequency for measuring vital signs in conscious patients not requiring specific treatment?

Every 2 hours for the first 24 hours (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why may some poisoned patients benefit from a more conservative approach to fluid management?

To minimize pulmonary edema (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a sensitive indicator of hypercapnia in certain cases during monitoring of poisoned patients?

Non-invasive capnography (D) Signup and view all the answers