Exam 23: Oxygen Therapy

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

A curved oxygen-delivery device with an adjustable strap that fits around the patient's neck is known as a _______________.

A patient with a nasal cannula at 5 L/min 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?

The nurse is teaching a patient with asthma how to measure peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR).What should be included in the teaching plan?

A patient with pneumonia is receiving supplemental oxygen.Which assessment finding(s)by the nurse should be reported as an early indication of hypoxia?

A patient has been using continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP),and now the health care provider is recommending bi-level positive airway pressure (BiPAP).The patient is asking the nurse to explain the difference again.Which response is appropriate?

The nurse is caring for several patients receiving oxygen by various delivery systems.Which assessment finding by the nurse indicates proper use of the oxygen device?

In noninvasive ventilation,________________ keeps the terminal airways (alveoli)partially inflated,reducing the risk for atelectasis.

The patient is placed on mechanical ventilation.After the initial settings have been applied,the nurse should watch for which of the following complications?