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APUS57 · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

All oxygen-delivery systems should be checked how often according to the AARC Clinical Practice Guideline (2002 Revision & Update)?

a. At least once a day c. Every 48 hours
b. Twice a week d. Once a month

Question 2

What criteria must a patient meet for home oxygen therapy, according to AARC Clinical Practice Guidelines (2002 Revision)?

1. PaO2 <55 mm hg
2. SpO2 <88 room air at rest
3. SpO2 <88 room air with exertion
4. PaO2 >60 mm Hg
a. 1, 2, and 4 c. 1, 2, and 3
b. 2, 3, and 4 d. 2 and 3

Joc · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 16, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
See the AARC Clinical Practice Guideline: Oxygen Therapy for Adults in the Acute Care Facil-ity2002 Revision and Update, Clinical Practice Guideline 4-1.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
See the AARC Clinical Practice Guideline: Oxygen Therapy for Adults in the Acute Care Facil-ity2002 Revision and Update, Clinical Practice Guideline 4-1.