Oxygen Therapy

With oxygen therapy, the oxygen in inspired air can be increased up to

• 0.8

• 0.6

• 0.4

• 1.0

Venturi mask is an oxygen delivery device used for:

• Low flow of oxygen

• High flow of oxygen

• Medium flow of oxygen

• BothB&C

The small-sized cylinders are used as :

• Portable oxygen cylinders

• Non portable oxygen cylinder

• Both A&B

• None of the above

What is the primary purpose of oxygen therapy?

• To increase carbon dioxide levels in the blood

• To decrease nitrogen levels in the blood

• To increase oxygen levels in the blood

• To decrease oxygen levels in the blood

Which device is commonly used to deliver a precise concentration of oxygen to patients?

• Nasal cannula

• Venturi mask

• Simple face mask

• Non-rebreather mask

What is the maximum concentration of oxygen that can be delivered using a nasal cannula?

• 24%

• 44%

• 60%

• 100%

In which situation is hyperbaric oxygen therapy most commonly used?

• Asthma attacks

• Carbon monoxide poisoning

• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

• Pneumonia

What is the main risk associated with prolonged high-concentration oxygen therapy?

• Oxygen toxicity

• Carbon dioxide retention

• Nitrogen narcosis

• Dehydration

Which of the following is a potential side effect of oxygen therapy?

• Hyperventilation

• Hypoventilation

• Oxygen toxicity

• Increased blood pressure

What is the role of a pulse oximeter in oxygen therapy?

• To measure blood pressure

• To measure heart rate

• To measure oxygen saturation

• To measure respiratory rate