Nursing Quiz on Oxygen Delivery

What should the nurse monitor for signs of skin breakdown during oxygen delivery via nasal cannula?

• top of the ears

• bridge of the nose

• oral cavity

• eyelid crease

Nasopharyngeal suctioning is designed to remove what from the upper respiratory tract?

• Acidosis

• Bronchi

• Accumulated secretions

• Cyanosis

The decreased amount of oxygen content in tissue and cells resulting from respiratory insufficiency is called:

• anoxia

• cyanosis

• hypercapnia

• hypoxia

Discuss nursing interventions and related procedures for the patient receiving oxygen therapy.

• Monitoring oxygen saturation levels

• Administering medication

• Performing surgery

• Providing nutritional support

Identify safety precautions necessary when oxygen therapy is in use.

• Avoid open flames near oxygen sources.

• Use petroleum-based products around oxygen.

• Ignore oxygen warning signs.

• Smoke in areas where oxygen is in use.

Differentiate the various types of oxygen therapy delivery devices.

• Nasal Cannula

• Simple Face Mask

• Venturi Mask

• Non-Rebreather Mask

Transtracheal oxygen delivery is a method of delivering oxygen directly into the trachea. Which of the following is a benefit of this method?

• Reduces the need for nasal prongs or face masks

• Increases the risk of infection

• Decreases oxygen efficiency

• Requires frequent surgical intervention

Develop patient problem statements for the patient receiving oxygen therapy to direct nursing care.

• To improve respiratory function

• To reduce anxiety

• To prevent hypoxia

• To enhance comfort

What is the first step in the process of suctioning a patient with a tracheostomy?

• Gather necessary equipment

• Insert the suction catheter

• Apply suction

• Remove the catheter

Which of the following describes the process of providing tracheostomy care?

• Cleaning the stoma and surrounding skin

• Changing the tracheostomy tube daily

• Administering medication through the tracheostomy

• Performing a tracheostomy in an emergency