Author Question: Which of the following is false about home O2 therapy? a. A PRN (as needed) prescription for O2 ... (Read 9 times)

asd123 · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

Which of the following is false about home O2 therapy?

a. A PRN (as needed) prescription for O2 is acceptable.
b. Hypoxemia can be confirmed by arterial blood gas (ABG) or oximetry.
c. A PaO2 at or below 55 mm Hg documents need.
d. An SaO2 below 88 is clinical evidence of need.

Question 2

Physical hazards associated with home O2 therapy equipment include which of the following? 1. Unsecured cylinders 2. Gaseous explosions 3. Ungrounded equipment 4. Liquid O2 burns

a. 1 and 3 only
b. 1, 2, and 3 only
c. 3 and 4 only
d. 1, 3, and 4 only

bpool94 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 16, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
As-needed O2 is no longer acceptable in the postacute care setting.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
To guide practitioners in providing quality care, the AARC has published a Clinical Practice Guideline on Oxygen Therapy in the Home or Extended Care Facility. Excerpts appear on p. 1291-1292.