Reference no: EM133507386
Oxygen Equipment: Home Management Education
1. Which practice indicates that the patient understood the home health instructions regarding the use of an oxygen delivery system?
The patient stores the oxygen tanks on their sides.
The patient stores the oxygen system inside a closet.
The patient cooks dinner on a gas stove.
The patient requests guests to smoke outside the home.
2. Oxygen should be humidified if: (Select all that apply).
a nasal cannula is being used.
the upper airway is bypassed.
the oxygen tank is more than half empty.
high flow rates are used.
3. A hissing sound is heard when the ambulatory tank is being filled from the stationary reservoir. The patient should be instructed to:
call for EMS.
reestablish the connection between the tanks.
call the durable medical equipment provider.
continue filling the ambulatory tank.
4. A patient with a history of COPD is utilizing at-home oxygen and develops a new-onset fever and increased sputum production. They should:
discuss this with the home health nurse during next week's visit.
increase the amount of oxygen being delivered.
seek medical care.
recognize these are normal findings.
5. Safe use of home oxygen include which of the following? Select all that apply.
Maintaining a distance of at least 5 feet from heat sources.
Placement of nonsmoking signs in the home.
Using oxygen in a clutter-free environment that is well ventilated.
Wearing a medical alert alarm.