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asd123

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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


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bpool94

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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.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Wow, this really help

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