Author Question: Some strategies for minimizing the risk of fire hazard with O2 therapy include which of the ... (Read 57 times)

mydiamond · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

Some strategies for minimizing the risk of fire hazard with O2 therapy include which of the fol-lowing?

1. Using the lowest effective FiO2
2. Properly educating patients and caregivers
3. Avoiding aluminum regulators and other high-risk devices
4. Mixing the oxygen with carbon dioxide.
a. 1 and 3 only
b. 1, 2, and 3 only
c. 2 and 4 only
d. 1, 2, 3, and 4

Question 2

To minimize the risk of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends keeping the PaO2 below what level?

a. 60 mm Hg
b. 70 mm Hg
c. 80 mm Hg
d. 90 mm Hg

234sdffa · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 16, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Common ways to minimize the fire risk with supplemental oxygen include using the lowest ef-fective FiO2, properly educating users and avoiding high-risk equipment.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends keeping an infant's arterial PO2 below 80 mm Hg as the best way of minimizing the risk of ROP.