Oxygen Device Identification
This oxygen device delivers low concentrations (24–44%) at 1–6 L/min via two small prongs.
What is a nasal cannula?
The flow rate for a nasal cannula should not exceed this number to help prevent nasal dryness.
What is 6 L/min?
Too much oxygen for COPD patients can cause this complication.
What is CO₂ retention?
You must post this sign on the door of a patient using oxygen.
What is “Oxygen in Use – No Smoking”?
Patients should avoid using these types of products while on oxygen.
What is oil-based/petroleum?
This device can deliver precise oxygen concentrations using color-coded adapters.
What is a Venturi mask?
A non-rebreather mask typically runs at this flow range.
What is 10–15 L/min?
Oxygen tubing must be kept away from this to avoid burns.
What are open flame/heat/smoke sources?
Oxygen tanks must always be stored in this position.
What is upright and secured?
Patients on home oxygen should check this before leaving the house.
What is the oxygen tank level?
This mask provides the highest O₂ concentration without intubation; the bag must stay inflated.
What is a non-rebreather mask?
The flow rate for a Venturi mask is determined by this.
What is an adapter?
This can occur if oxygen is not humidified when given at high flow rates.
What are mucosal dryness or nosebleeds?
Before connecting oxygen tubing, you should always check this on the tank.
What is the pressure gauge?
When walking with portable oxygen, the tubing should be placed here to prevent tripping.
What is over the shoulder or behind the body?
This mask covers the nose and mouth, delivering 40–60% O₂ at 6–10 L/min.
What is a simple face mask?
A simple face mask must run at least this flow rate to flush exhaled CO₂.
What is 6 L/min?
Prolonged high oxygen concentrations can lead to this lung injury.
What is oxygen toxicity/lung injury?
Electric razors and wool blankets should be avoided around oxygen because they can cause this.
What is sparks/static discharge?
When patients are using an incentive spirometer, they need to make sure they do this.
What is inhale?
This encourages deep breathing and helps prevent atelectasis.
What is an incentive spirometer?
Oxygen should be humidified when delivered via nasal cannula at this flow rate or higher.
What is 4 L/min?
This serious complication can occur if patients receive high oxygen under high pressure for long periods.
What is barotrauma?
This is the minimum distance oxygen should be kept from any open flame.
What is 5–10 feet?
Patients should not do this while on oxygen therapy.
What is smoking?