Basic Oxygenation
What is the normal range for oxygen saturation in a healthy adult?
What is 95-100%?
What device is used to provide a low flow of oxygen through the nostrils?
What is a nasal cannula?
What is the main reason for performing tracheostomy care?
What is to maintain tube patency and prevent infection?
What is the correct hand hygiene technique before performing a sterile procedure?
What is washing hands thoroughly with soap and water or using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer?
How many milliliters are in a liter?
What is 1000 milliliters?
What is the purpose of pulse oximetry?
What is to measure the percentage of oxygen saturation in the blood?
What is the maximum flow rate typically recommended for a nasal cannula?
What is 6 liters per minute?
How often should the inner cannula of a tracheostomy tube be cleaned?
What is typically every 8 hours or as needed?
How should a nurse correctly position a patient for a bed bath?
What is in a comfortable and accessible position, usually with the patient lying flat or in a semi-Fowler’s position?
If a medication order is for 250 mg and the medication comes in 500 mg tablets, how many tablets should be administered?
What is 0.5 tablets?
What might a drop in oxygen saturation indicate in a patient?
What is potential hypoxemia or inadequate oxygenation?
What type of mask is used for patients who need a higher concentration of oxygen?
What is a non-rebreather mask?
What should a nurse do if a tracheostomy tube is accidentally dislodged?
What is immediately replace the tube or insert a size-appropriate catheter and seek emergency assistance?
What is the proper technique for taking an oral temperature?
What is placing the thermometer under the tongue and asking the patient to close their mouth?
How do you convert 1.5 liters to milliliters?
What is 1500 milliliters?
What is the primary reason for administering supplemental oxygen?
What is to increase the amount of oxygen available for the patient’s lungs and tissues?
How does a Venturi mask differ from a simple face mask?
What is providing precise oxygen concentrations and flow rates?
What are common signs of infection at the tracheostomy site?
What are redness, swelling, and purulent discharge?
What should be done if a patient’s blood pressure reading is significantly high?
What is recheck the reading after a few minutes and ensure the patient is relaxed, then report the findings?
f a medication is ordered at 5 mg/kg and the patient weighs 70 kg, what is the total dosage required?
What is 350 mg?
How often should a patient’s oxygen saturation be monitored if they are on supplemental oxygen?
What is frequently, depending on their condition, and regularly to ensure it stays within the target range?
What should be checked regularly to ensure the functionality of an oxygen delivery system?
What are the oxygen flow rates and the integrity of the equipment?
What should the nurse include in patient and family education about tracheostomy care at home?
What is instructions on cleaning the tube, recognizing signs of complications, and when to seek medical help?
How often should a patient’s vital signs be assessed in a post-operative setting?
What is typically every 15 minutes for the first hour, then every 30 minutes, and then every hour based on the patient’s condition?
How do you calculate the infusion rate in mL/hr if a medication is to be infused over 4 hours with a total volume of 500 mL?
What is 125 mL/hr?