Nurs 309 Quiz 7 Respiratory 1 Exam Questions (103 Terms) With Verified Definitions Updated 2024

The provider orders transtracheal oxygen therapy for a patient with respiratory difficulty. What does the nurse tell the patient's family about the purpose of this type of oxygen delivery system? A. Delivers oxygen directly into the lungs B. Keeps the small air sacs open to improve gas exchange C. Prevents the need for an endotracheal tube D. Provides high humidity with oxygen delivery {Ans: A. Delivers oxygen directly into the lungs}Increased risk for oxygen toxicity is related to which factors? SATA A. Continuous delivery of oxygen at greater than 50% concentration B. Family members smoking while patient is receiving oxygen therapy C. The severity and extent of lung disease D. Neglecting to monitor the patient's status and reducing oxygen concentration as soon as possible E. Adding continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) or positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) F. Delivery of a high concentration of oxygen over 24-48 hours {Ans: A. Continuous delivery of oxygen at greater than 50% concentration C. The severity and extent of lung disease D. Neglecting to monitor the patient's status and reducing oxygen concentration as soon as possible F. Delivery of a high concentration of oxygen over 24-48 hours}A patient arrives in the emergency department