Question

1. define the term oxygen saturation.(1mark)

2.list 2 causes that can contribute to a low 02sat reading.(2marks)

3.define the term"continuous oxygen therapy" and explain why it is beneficial for people with chronic breathing difficulties.(2marks)

4.why is humidity added to the oxygen source before it is breathed by the client?(1mark)

5.you are assigned to Mr.Cy Hendriks to provide assistance with ADLs. This client has emphysema and there is oxygen equipment in the home.while preparing to assist him with his morning bath,you notice that he smells of cigarette smoke,although you don't notice any cigarettes or ashtrays nearby.How would you proceed with this situation?(3marks)

6.List two(2) possible hazards that occur when clients/family members smoke near oxygen.Describe two(2) actions the PSW could take to avoid these hazards in the workplace and ensure their safety as well as the client's.(4marks)

7.What is the PSW's role regarding the client's use of oxygen therapy?(1mark)

8.During your home visit with Mrs.Emma Rock,she complains that the nasal cannula she has been wearing is irritating her cheeks and behind her ears.What are two(2) ways the PSW could assist her?(2marks)

9.Name two(2) products that should be avoided when a client is using oxygen.For each product name a safer alternative.(4marks)

10.List three(3) ways that oxygen may be supplied to the client.(3marks)

11.When clients have dyspnea(difficult or painful breathing),they are often anxious and upset.What are two(2) interventions the PSW could do to help reduce their anxiety?(2marks)

12.Name three(3) breathing illnesses that may require the client to use oxygen on either a temporary or continuous basis.(3marks)

13.Your client complains he is SOB and asks you,his PSW, to turn their oxygen up"just a bit."The oxygen is currently running at the prescribed amount of 3L per minute.How do you respond to your client?(2marks)

Answer 1

Ans 1

Oxygen saturation is a amount of oxygen in fractions or percentage form is bind with the hemoglobin in the capillaries. Spo2 is a representation of oxygen saturation.

Ans2. Cause of low oxygen saturation

1. Any lung disease such as COPD, pnemonia emphysema which affect the gas exchange

2. Low levels of hemoglobin in the blood

3. Hypotension

4. Defect in pulse oximeter.

Ans3.

Continuous oxygen therapy is a it so administration of oxygen for therapeutic use in high concentration to treat hypoxia and pressure nshoudl be higher than atmospheric pressure..it is administered via nasal cannula, mask, tent, canopy etc.

It is beneficial for chronic breathimg disease in Which oxygen level is low than the normal which is hypoxia. Oxygen help to increase the tissue perfusion and essential for body lack of oxygen leads to fatigue, mental confusion, cardiac arrest, lung collapse. The continuous supply of oxygen help to restore the breathing in optimum level and also improve efficiency of life and prognosis rate in chronic breathing diseases.

Ans4 .

Humidity is added to oxygen to prevent the dryness of the respiratory muscle layers because oxygen in nature as a dry gas, to prevent the sourness and injury to mucosal cells of respiratory system the humidifier is used . It work same as nasal passage.

Ans5.

First take mr cy Hendrik to bath, And them search for a item ln the bedroom like lighters, matchstick, ciggratte etc. It you find anything just encounter a patient and explain him the importance about cessation of smoking with positive re-enforcement. If you don't find them also counsel the patient with therapeutic touch and trust of factors of NPR.

Ans6.

1. Smoking nearby oxygen supply can caus burning of person hair and clothing and burn him vigrously.

2. Oxygen act as fuel source and blast can also be occurr.

Action

1. Put no smoking sign in the surrounding of oxygen tanks and patient area

2. Educate the client and family members about the hazards related to smoking while on oxygen.

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