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WorksheetsCh 23 Assisting with Oxygen Needs
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 11mins
What is the nature of oxygen as a gas?
Colored and explosive
Colorless and tasteless
Odorless and flammable
Heavy and toxic
Why should electrical appliances be avoided when oxygen is administered?
They can cause noise pollution.
They support combustion.
They are expensive to run.
They are difficult to operate.
What is the most common way to deliver oxygen?
Through a nasal cannula
Using a fan
Through a humidifier
Using a heater
What is the purpose of a Venturi mask?
To deliver oxygen
To filter air
To humidify air
To cool air
What is the role of the respiratory therapist in some facilities?
Prescribing medication
Maintaining proper flow of oxygen
Conducting surgeries
Administering injections
What should be explained to the patient regarding the oxygen mask?
The cost of the mask
The need for the oxygen mask
The color of the mask
The brand of the mask
What should be done when using a nonrebreathing mask for oxygen administration?
Ensure the reservoir never fills on exhalation.
Ensure the reservoir never totally collapses on inhalation.
Ensure the reservoir always collapses on inhalation.
Ensure the reservoir is always full on exhalation.
What is a key consideration when using oxygen cylinders at home?
They should be stored in a warm place
They should be stored upright
They should be stored horizontally
They should be stored in a cold place
What should be done if the oxygen equipment is damaged?
Continue using it
Repair or replace it
Ignore the damage
Use it with caution
What is the purpose of the sterile gauze placed around the tracheostomy opening?
To enhance airflow
To protect the skin from infection
To improve hearing
To reduce swelling
What position should the patient be in for tracheostomy care?
Lying flat
Semi-Fowler’s position
Standing upright
On their side
What should be done before and during the tracheostomy procedure?
Ignore patient education
Provide patient education
Avoid any communication
Only focus on the procedure
What should be done immediately after removing gloves post-procedure?
Perform hand hygiene
Adjust the bed
Document the procedure
Reapply oxygen
What should be done if a patient was previously receiving oxygen after suctioning?
Increase the oxygen flow
Reapply oxygen at the prescribed rate
Turn off the oxygen
Change the oxygen mask
What should be done after removing gloves during tracheostomy care?
Discard gloves
Perform hand hygiene
Clean the area
Apply new gloves
What should be done with the patient's position after the procedure?
Leave as is
Assist to a position of comfort
Sit them up
Lay them flat
What should be evaluated frequently in patients with tracheostomy tubes?
Blood pressure
Excess secretions
Heart rate
Oxygen levels
What is the benefit of deep breathing for patients?
Increases appetite
Reduces discomfort
Decreases energy levels
Increases heart rate
The iron-containing molecule responsible for transporting oxygen in the blood is (a) .
What is the normal oxygen saturation level in a healthy individual?
70-80%
85-90%
95-100%
100-105%
