OXYGEN THERAPY

1. When breathing is normal, inhaling causes ________ to be drawn into the lungs.

2. Exhaling releases _____ from the lungs.

3. People may need short-term oxygen therapy for pneumonia, bronchitis, severe allergies and ______

4. It is safe to use electric razors and hair dryers in areas where oxygen is in use?

5. Three types of oxygen delivery systems are used. They are: _____ , _____ , and _____

6. You should not adjust the rate of oxygen flow unless the nurse or doctor directs you to do so.

7. If a fire occurs, oxygen should be turned off immediately.

8. If a resident is getting too much oxygen, these signs may be noticed: , _____ , _____ , _____ and _____ .

9. If a resident is not getting enough oxygen, these signs may be noticed: Difficult, irregular breathing; restlessness or anxiety; tiredness or drowsiness; blue fingernail beds or lips; confusion; being easily distracted.

10. You should report signs or symptoms of too little or too much oxygen immediately.

11. Portable tanks should not leave the building.

12. Invert the nasal cannula in ______ to check if oxygen is flowing.

13. If water in the humidifier bottle is below the fill line, refill it to the line with Sterile or distilled water.

14. If oxygen tank supplies are low, oxygen can usually be delivered within an hour or two of re-ordering.

15. A sign is usually placed on or near the door of a room or apartment to alert visitors that oxygen is in use.