Ensuring Oxygen Safety exam
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What would the nurse do first when preparing to begin oxygen therapy for
a patient?
A. Educate the NAP about the oxygen orders.
B. Review the medical prescription for delivery method and flow rate.
C. Place a "No Smoking" sign outside of the hospital room.
D. Ensure that suction equipment is present in the room. - answer B.
Review the medical prescription for delivery method and flow rate.
Rationale: The nurse's initial action when preparing to begin oxygen
therapy would be to review the delivery method and flow rate specified on
the medical order. The NAP is not able to complete oxygen orders.
Smoking is not permitted inside hospitals. This sign would need to be put
up at the patient's home. Suction equipment is not needed for oxygen
therapy.
When preparing the patient's environment for safe oxygen therapy, which
intervention is a priority to minimize the patient's risk for injury?
A. Place appropriate signage to alert staff and visitors to the presence of
oxygen in the patient's room.
B. Instruct nursing assistive personnel (NAP) to immediately correct or
report safety hazards.
C. Inspect all electrical equipment in the patient's room for the presence
of safety-check tags.
D. Ensure that the patient receives the prescribed amount of oxygen via
the appropriate method. - answer C. Inspect all electrical equipment in
the patient's room for the presence of safety- check tags.
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