Author Question: Which of the following actions is part of the correct use of a nonrebreather mask on an adult ... (Read 73 times)

xroflmao · **on:** Jul 2, 2018

Which of the following actions is part of the correct use of a nonrebreather mask on an adult patient?

a. Ensuring that the reservoir fully collapses with each breath
b. Instructing the patient to take deeper breaths when the mask is on
c. Setting the oxygen flow rate to between 6 LPM and 16 LPM.
d. Fully inflating the reservoir before placing the mask on the patient.

Question 2

Which of the following statements indicates that the speaker has a correct understanding of the use of oxygen in a prehospital setting?

a. Oxygen should not be given to patients with chronic lung diseases.
b. If the patient is claustrophobic, oxygen should be administered at 15 LPM through a nasal cannula.
c. Oxygen should be administered to anyone who is short of breath.
d. An OEC Technician does not need a physician's order to administer oxygen.