Question

 Oxygen Therapy Hand-in Assignment

 1. Define the term oxygen saturation.  

 2. List two causes that can contribute to a low Ozsat reading.  

 3. Define the term "continuous oxygen therapy" and explain why it is beneficial for people with

 chronic breathing difficulties.  

 4. Why is humidity added to the oxygen source before it is breathed by the client?  

 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?  

 6. List two possible hazards that occur when clients/family members smoke near oxygen. Describe two actions the PSW could take to avoid these hazards in the workplace and ensure their safety as

 well as the client's.  

 Hazard one

 Hazard two

 Actions

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

 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 ways the PSW could assist her?  

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

 Product to be avoided   Alternative product

 1.

 2.

 10. List three ways that oxygen may be supplied to the client. 

 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?  

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

 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?  

Answer 1

1. Oxygen saturation is the fraction of oxygen saturated hemoglobin in the capillary blood. The normal oxygen saturation is 95% to 100%. the symbolic representation is SpO₂

2. Cause of low oxygen saturation is -

Severe Hypotension - Due to severe hypotension there is less or lack of blood supply to the body parts which decreases the oxygen supply, which ultimately leads to Low SpO_2.

Lung Disease(Emphysema, COPD, Asthma) - There are various lung diseases that affect the air entry and Gas exchange in alveoli of lungs, Which affect the partial pressure of oxygen in the blood and lower the saturation of oxygen.

3. Continuous oxygen therapy is the administration of oxygen in higher concentrations than atmospheric air in various ways (Tube and different types of masks, tent).

It is very beneficial for people with chronic breathing difficulties because their Partial pressure of oxygen and SpO2 is in lower range so, a therapeutic dose of oxygen helps to improve there SpO2.

4. Administration of humidified oxygen helps to prevent nasal cavity and respiratory tract from drying.