Question 1

A condition in which oxygen is insufficient to meet the metabolic demands of the tissues and cells is known as __________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  hypoxia 
B)  hypoxemia 
C)  cyanosis 
D)  anemia 
A)  hypoxia 
B)  hypoxemia 
C)  cyanosis 
D)  anemia

Question 2

A patient will be using a nasal cannula continuously to deliver oxygen at home,and the nurse is instructing the patient and family about important safety guidelines.Which of the following should be included in the teaching plan? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Smoking is allowed if it is not done in the same room in which the oxygen device is placed. 
B)  If you feel short of breath,increase your oxygen by 2 to 3 L per minute. 
C)  Avoid using an electric razor. 
D)  Keep the oxygen tank at least 5 feet away from the stove. 
A)  Smoking is allowed if it is not done in the same room in which the oxygen device is placed. 
B)  If you feel short of breath,increase your oxygen by 2 to 3 L per minute. 
C)  Avoid using an electric razor. 
D)  Keep the oxygen tank at least 5 feet away from the stove.

Question 3

A patient with a nasal cannula at 5 L per minute has skin irritation around the nares and complains of a dry mouth and nose.Which action by the student nurse should be questioned by the nursing instructor?

Accepted Answer

A)  Using humidification 
B)  Applying petroleum-based gel to the nares 
C)  Providing frequent oral care 
D)  Asking the physician for a prescription for sterile nasal saline 
A)  Using humidification 
B)  Applying petroleum-based gel to the nares 
C)  Providing frequent oral care 
D)  Asking the physician for a prescription for sterile nasal saline

Question 4

A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)has carbon dioxide retention and is prescribed oxygen therapy.The nurse anticipates the use of which oxygen-delivery system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Face tent 
B)  Face mask 
C)  Nasal cannula 
D)  Nonrebreathing mask 
A)  Face tent 
B)  Face mask 
C)  Nasal cannula 
D)  Nonrebreathing mask

Question 5

The nurse is checking the oxygen flow rate on several patients.All flowmeters are set at 2 L per minute.The nurse should question this flow rate for which delivery system(s)? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Nasal cannula 
B)  Simple face mask 
C)  Oxymizer 
D)  Venturi mask 
A)  Nasal cannula 
B)  Simple face mask 
C)  Oxymizer 
D)  Venturi mask

Question 6

The nurse is reviewing laboratory results for a patient with hypoxemia.The nurse is aware that which of the following results may worsen the patient's hypoxemia? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Low sodium levels 
B)  Low hemoglobin levels 
C)  Increased blood pH 
D)  Decreased blood pH 
A)  Low sodium levels 
B)  Low hemoglobin levels 
C)  Increased blood pH 
D)  Decreased blood pH

Exam 23: Oxygen Therapy

A condition in which oxygen is insufficient to meet the metabolic demands of the tissues and cells is known as __________________.

A patient will be using a nasal cannula continuously to deliver oxygen at home,and the nurse is instructing the patient and family about important safety guidelines.Which of the following should be included in the teaching plan? (Select all that apply.)

A patient with a nasal cannula at 5 L per minute has skin irritation around the nares and complains of a dry mouth and nose.Which action by the student nurse should be questioned by the nursing instructor?

A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)has carbon dioxide retention and is prescribed oxygen therapy.The nurse anticipates the use of which oxygen-delivery system?

The nurse is checking the oxygen flow rate on several patients.All flowmeters are set at 2 L per minute.The nurse should question this flow rate for which delivery system(s)? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is reviewing laboratory results for a patient with hypoxemia.The nurse is aware that which of the following results may worsen the patient's hypoxemia? (Select all that apply.)

Evidence-Informed Nursing Practice

Transitions in Care

Communication and Collaboration

Documentation and Informatics

Medical Asepsis

Sterile Technique

Vital Signs

Health Assessment

Specimen Collection

Diagnostic Procedures

Safe Patient Handling, transfer, and Positioning

Exercise Mobility

Support Surfaces and Special Beds

Patient Safety

Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Management

Pain Assessment and Management

Palliative Care

Personal Hygiene and Bed Making

Care of the Eye and Ear

Safe Medication Preparation

Nonparenteral Medications

Parenteral Medications

Performing Chest Physiotherapy

Airway Management

Cardiac Care

Closed Chest Drainage Systems

Emergency Measure for Life Support

Vascular Access and Infusion Therapy

Blood Therapy

Oral Nutrition

Enteral Nutrition

Parenteral Nutrition

Urinary Elimination and Catheterization

Bowel Elimination and Gastric Intubation

Ostomy Care

Preoperative and Postoperative Care

Intraoperative Care

Prevention and Care of Skin Breakdown

Wound Care Management and Dressings

Therapeutic Use of Heat and Cold

Safety in the Community

Self-Care Teaching in the Community

Filters

A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)has carbondioxide retention and is prescribed oxygen therapy.The nurse anticipates the use of which oxygen-delivery system?