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NCO Gas Exchange

Nightingale BSN 205, Week 9, NCO Gas Exchange

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When caring for a patient receiving oxygen by nasal cannula, which of the following is a priority to help maintain good skin integrity? Assessing the patient's external ears, nares, and nasal mucosa for breakdown at least once per shift
When caring for a patient for whom oxygen by nonrebreathing mask has been ordered, which action ensures appropriate oxygen delivery? Assessing that the reservoir bag stays inflated
What would the nurse do when receiving an order to increase the delivery rate of a patient's oxygen per nasal cannula from 1 L/min to 3 L/min? Adjust the float ball on the flow meter to 3 L/min
When caring for a patient who is receiving oxygen by simple face mask, which action ensures that the rate of oxygen being delivered is appropriate? Assessing for proper placement of the mask on the patient's face
When caring for a patient who is receiving supplemental oxygen by face tent, which action ensures that the oxygen is flowing? Ensuring that a mist is always present
Which action can the nurse take to keep a patient from consciously controlling his or her breathing during an assessment? Assess respiration after measuring the pulse
On the last assessment of a patient's respiration, her respiratory rate was 10 breaths per minute. What should the nurse do when conducting the next assessment of this patient's respiratory rate? Count breaths for 60 seconds.
When measuring a patient's respiratory rate, the nurse will count the number of completed respiratory cycles per minute. What is the definition of a respiratory cycle? The number
During the assessment of a patient's respiratory rate, when the second hand reaches the 15-second mark, the respiratory count is 8. What should the nurse do at this time? Continue to count the patient's breath for a full 60 seconds.
The nurse plans to assess a patient's respiratory rate; however, the patient has just returned from ambulating to the bathroom. What should the nurse do to minimize the effect of exercise on the patient's respiratory rate? Encourage the patient to rest for 10 minutes before assessing respiration
What would the nurse do first when preparing to begin oxygen therapy for a patient? Review the medical prescription for delivery method and flow rate.
When preparing the patient's environment for safe oxygen therapy, which intervention is a priority to minimize the patient's risk for injury? Inspect all electrical equipment in the patient's room for the presence of safety-check tags.
When a patient is receiving oxygen at home, which instruction to the family would help them understand how to use the oxygen safely? Place a No Smoking sign at the entrance to the house
What would the nurse do first when preparing to educate the patient about safe administration of oxygen therapy at home? Assess the patient's emotional readiness and physical ability to provide autonomous care
Which statement by the patient would indicate that he or she understands the safe use of oxygen? I'll alert the nurse immediately if I have any increased difficulty breathing.
What would be the nurse's priority in order to minimize a patient's risk for injury during oxygen therapy? Observing the six rights of medication administration.
What can the nurse do to evaluate a patient's response to continuous oxygen therapy delivered at 4 L/min by nasal cannula? Regularly measure and trend the patient's pulse oximetry (SpO2) values.
Why is it important for the nurse to set the correct flow rate for a patient to whom oxygen is prescribed? To provide the correct amount of oxygen to the patient
What should the nurse do when a patient is ordered to receive 4 L/min oxygen by nasal cannula? Ensure that humidification is present
What would the nurse monitor frequently to ensure that the prescribed amount of oxygen is being delivered to a patient? Oxygen flow meter setting
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