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…

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. There are:

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

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

8. If a resident is getting too much oxygen, these signs may be noticed (name three):

9. If a resident is not getting enough oxygen, these signs may be noticed (name three):

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 ___

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.