Foundations of Nursing - Oxygenation PN 101 Unitek

Key Terms

100

What does FiO2 stand for?

Fraction of inspired oxygen.

Bonus: What does that mean?

200

When a nurse is checking the "openness" of a hole, the nurse is checking its ______.

Patency

300

Define arterial partial pressure oxygen (PaO2) levels

Amount of O2 found in arterial circulation.

400

This oxygen delivery device allows for 5-8 L/min flowrate or 35-55% FiO2

Simple face mask

500

What is the difference between an endotracheal tube and a tracheostomy?

Endotrach sits in the trachea with no incision, inserted via mouth.

Trach = opening in trachea, surgically placed tube.

Tracheostomies

100

True of False:

Transtracheal tube requires more oxygen than a nasal cannula.

False

200

Name an indication for a patient to receive a tracheostomy

Apnea

Respiratory obstruction

300

The maximum amount of time that a nurse should suction a trach for

10 seconds

400

This type of tracheostomy tube allows patients to speak

Fenestrated

500

Name 3 out of 5 primary nursing responsibilities for trach care

-Maintain sterility

-Keep airway clear

-Keep the inner cannula clean

-Prevent impairment of surrounding tissue

-Provide the patient with a means of communication

Signs and Symptoms of Hypoxia

100

Name a cardiac complication of hypoxia

Cardiac dysrhythmias

Elevated Blood Pressure

Tachycardia

200

What is the term for skin turning a blue tinged color

Cyanosis / Cyanotic

300

What kind of clubbing do hypoxic patients participate in?

Digital

400

Define Pallor and Vertigo

Pallor: An unhealthy pale appearance 

Vertigo: A sensation of whirling and loss of balance 

500

A patient is experiencing dyspnea and Sp02 is steadily dropping. The patient starts to get drowsy and lethargic. This can be described as the patient experiencing a decrease in ____ __ ______ (3 words).

level of consciousness

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100

True of False:
Oxygen is flammable

False:
Oxygen is combustible

200

In a normal, healthy patient, what triggers the respiratory drive?

CO2

300

A patient experiences productive coughs. Secretions are very thick and difficult for the patient to expel. Name a nonpharmacological nursing intervention appropriate for this patient.

Increase fluids

Ambulate or change positions frequently

Use IS (or deep breathing)

TCDB (turn, cough, deep breath)

400

What is the rationale for teaching a patient about risk for falls when being discharged home with oxygen?

Oxygen tubing can be long and tripping hazard. Tethered to oxygen device.

500

What are the 3 E's that the nurse should teach the patient to inspect for in regards to the tracheostomy

Erythema

Edema

Exudates

O2 Delivery

100

Provides consistent concentration of Oxygen

Venturi Mask

200

Nasal Cannula provides ____Liters/min of Oxygen

1-6 L/min

300

A _____ provides moisture to the patient when using an oxygen delivery device

Humidifier

400

Patient c/o shortness of breath. Nurse assesses patient - O2 Sat's are 85% and patient symptomatic. What does the nurse do FIRST?

Apply Oxygen
Bonus: What device and at what rate should the nurse start at?

500

Which 3 types of healthcare workers can initiate oxygen therapy

1. Nurse

2. Respiratory Therapist

3. EMT