Question

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

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

Product to be avoided

Alternative product

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

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

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

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 3 L per minute. How do you respond to your client? (2 Marks)

Answer 1