Oxygen Delivery System
What oxygen delivery method uses soft prongs placed into the nostrils?
What is a nasal cannula?
True or False: Oxygen itself is flammable.
What is False? (It supports combustion but it isn't flammable itself)
Preferred oxygen device for a newborn in a warming unit?
What is an oxygen hood?
What is a common early sign of respiratory distress in children?
What is increased respiratory rate?
Why should nursing care be organized efficiently when a child is on oxygen?
To minimize interruptions
What device delivers 95-100% oxygen with a reservoir?
What is a self-inflating ventilation bag?
Minimum distance between oxygen source and open flames?
What is 1.5 meters?
Preferred delivery method for a toddler who pulls at a tent or mask?
What is a nasal catheter?
Which physical sign involves the nostrils widening during inspiration?
What is nasal flaring?
What is important to monitor continuously when delivering oxygen?
What is pulse oximetry?
What mask delivers 65-95% oxygen and requires a tight seal?
What is a nonrebreather mask?
Why should petroleum jelly be avoided around nares during oxygen therapy?
It is oil-based and poses a fire hazard with oxygen use.
Why are tents avoided in infants and toddlers?
They may cause distress, obstruct view, and increase risk of injury.
What visible chest movements suggest respiratory distress?
What are intercostal and substernal retractions?
What should be done when tent mist causes damp clothing and linen?
Change them frequently to maintain comfort and avoid chilling
What system is noisy, used for infants <1 year, and provides 30-90% O2?
What is an oxygen hood?
Why must oxygen be humidified in pediatric patients?
To prevent dry secretions from blocking small airways.
What should be avoided around preschoolers in oxygen tents due to safety risk?
What are toys that spark?
What can vomiting during dyspnea increase the risk of?
What is aspiration?
What should nurses do to prevent oxygen mist from obscuring a child's face?
Monitor the child closely, as visibility is reduced
What method delivers oxygen by waving it near the child’s face?
What is blow-by oxygen?
Name one risk if an oxygen cylinder falls over.
It may leak rapidly or become projectile like a missile.
Which pediatric group may tolerate nasal catheters best and benefit from story writing?
What is a school-age child?
What color change is a late sign of oxygen deprivation?
What is cyanosis?
How should nurses help adolescents feel included in oxygen therapy?
Allow them to participate in their care and educate on safety at home