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HCHenry · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse is checking the oxygen flow rate on several patients. All flow meters are set at 2 L/min. The nurse should question this flow rate for which delivery system(s)? (Select all that apply.)

a. Nasal cannula
b. Simple face mask
c. Oxymizer
d. Venturi mask

Question 2

The nurse administers an injection of iron to a patient using the Z-track method. The nurse recognizes which of the following as advantages of this method? (Select all that apply.)

a. Provides faster absorption of the medication
b. Reduces discomfort from the needle
c. Prevents leakage of the medication into subcutaneous tissue
d. Prevents the drug from irritating sensitive tissue

mjbamaung · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B, D
Flow rates for a nasal cannula are 1 to 6 L/min, and flow rates for an oxymizer are 1 to 15 L/min, so 2 L/min is appropriate for either device. Flow rates for a simple face mask are 5 to 8 L/min to prevent rebreathing of CO2 . Flow rates for a Venturi mask are 4 to 12 L/min, and a specific rate is necessary to deliver a specific FiO2 .

Answer to Question 2

C, D
The Z-track method is recommended for IM injections. The Z-track technique, which pulls the skin laterally before injection, prevents leakage of medication into subcutaneous tissue, seals medication in the muscle, and minimizes irritation.