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Nursing
Undergraduate 1
02/28/2016

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how do you determine the flow of a nasal cannula
Definition
4L +20
Term
is a nasal cannula a high or low flow device?
Definition
low flow capable of delivering
1-6L of oxygen
Term
when do you add humidity when using oxygen?
Definition
anything over 4L/min
never to other low flow devices
Term
what low flow device is MOST appropriate for a patient with COPD?
Definition
Nasal cannula with 1-2L oxygen
Term
what flow rate does a transtracheal catheter work at?
Definition
1/4-4L/min
Term
at what flow rate do we user for a partial non-rebreather mask
Definition
6-10L/min
Term
what is the rule of 4?
Definition
starting at 1L=24% add 4 as you move up in Liters of oxygen
Term
what does FiO2 mean?
Definition
fraction of inspired air
comparison between level of O2 in blood and concentration that is breathed
Term
what makes a non-rebreather high flow vs the partial rebreather?
Definition
the valve in place
Term
when do we use a non-rebreather mask?
Definition
in emergencies when we high flow of oxygen
examples: co2 poisoning, pulmonary edema, hypoxia, shock, trauma ect.
Term
when wearing a non-rebreather and the bag does not collapse slightly with inspiration, what could be wrong?
Definition
valves stuck or mask is not close enough to face
Term
a venturi mask can deliver __ to __ L/min of oxygen
Definition
4-12Liters of oxygen
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