1) Early signs of hypoxia are: a) Cyanosis, dyspnea, and increased pulse rate b) Sitting and leaning forward to breathe c) Restlessness, dizziness, and disorientation d) Nausea and vomiting 2) Which statement about hypoxia is incorrect? a) The brain is very sensitive to low levels of oxygen b) Hypoxia is life threatening c) Anything affecting respiratory function can cause hypoxia d) Hyperventilation is needed 3) You find a patient leaning forward over a table to breathe. What should you do? a) Tell the nurse b) Remind them to sit up straight c) Give oxygen d) Give them their call light 4) A resident is in the orthopneic position. How can you increase their comfort? a) Place a pillow under the person’s head and shoulders b) Place a pillow on the table c) Raise the head of the bed d) Lower the head of the bed 5) You assist the nurse with oxygen therapy. Which task can you perform? a) Adjust the flow rate b) Remove the administration device c) Shut off the oxygen flow rate d) Check for signs of irritation from the administration device 6) A resident is on bedrest. They will require: a) Deep breathing and coughing exercises b) The orthopneic position c) Pulse oximetry d) Oxygen therapy 7) Deep breathing and coughing exercises are done typically: a) Every hour b) Every 2 hours c) Every 4 hours d) Every shift 8) You are assisting a patient with deep breathing and coughing exercises. They need to inhale: a) Through pursed lips b) Through the mouth c) Through the nose d) Through a mouthpiece 9) A patient can be positioned for deep breathing and coughing exercises in the following ways except: a) Fowler’s position b) Semi-Fowler’s position c) Sitting on the side of the bed d) Orthopneic position 10) A patient is recovering from abdominal surgery. You are assisting with deep breathing and coughing. Which will promote comfort during coughing? a) Placing a pillow on the table b) Holding a pillow over the person’s incision c) Positioning the person supine d) Having the person take shallow breaths 11) You are not responsible for oxygen therapy because: a) Oxygen is a fire hazard b) Nursing assistants do not give drugs c) A doctor’s order is needed d) The nurse manager says so 12) Pulse oximetry is ordered. Which is not a sensor site? a) Chest b) Finger c) Nose d) Earlobe 13) Which is an abnormal pulse oximetry value? a) 93% b) 95% c) 97% d) 99% 14) A resident receives oxygen at 2 L/min. You note the flow rate is at 4 L/min. What should you do? a) Do nothing. The flow rate is within normal range b) Adjust the flow rate c) Tell the nurse d) Ask how the person feels 15) A patient is receiving oxygen therapy. The humidifier is not bubbling. What should you do? a) Add more water to the humidifier b) Adjust the flow rate c) Shut off the oxygen d) Check for kinks and tell the nurse

Ch 43 Oxygen Needs

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