Exam 13: Oxygen Administration

A patient is admitted to the emergency department.His minute volume is 9 LPM on admission but increases to 15 LPM as his dyspnea increases.Which oxygen delivery device would be best to administer 30% oxygen?

Before analysis of oxygen percentage,the analyzer should be calibrated to which percentage?

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the use of an oxygen analyzer?

A nasal cannula is set up on an adult patient at 3 LPM.What is the approximate FIO₂ delivered to the patient?

The respiratory care practitioner receives an order for a simple oxygen mask at 3 LPM.How should the practitioner proceed?

If an oxygen delivery device mixes 10 LPM of air to 1 LPM of oxygen,approximately what FIO₂ is delivered by this device?

The oxygen percentage being delivered to a newborn by way of an oxygen hood needs to be analyzed.Where should the oxygen within the hood be analyzed?

Which one of the following side effects of oxygen therapy should be watched for in a COPD patient with hypercapnia?

The practitioner notes that a patient has been on a partial rebreathing mask for 4 days.The chest x-ray indicates bilateral atelectasis in both bases.What would be the most likely reason for this finding?

Because low-flow devices provide only part of the inspiratory needs,the delivered fraction of inspired oxygen may vary depending on several factors.Which of the following is NOT one of those factors?

What is the primary indication for oxygen therapy?

During laser bronchoscopy,minimal levels of supplemental oxygen should be used to ___________.

How is the liter flow determined on a partial rebreathing and a non-rebreathing mask?