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EDGAR BAQUIRAN ASSIGNMENT MODULE 12 February 12, 2024 Oxygen Therapy Hand-in Assignment /301. Define the term oxygen saturation. (1 Mark) - Oxygen saturation is the fraction of oxygen-saturated hemoglobin relative to total hemoglobin in the blood. The human body requires and regulates a very precise and specific balance of oxygen in the blood 2. List two causes that can contribute to a low O2 sat reading. (2 Marks) - Chronic breathing illnesses causing lung damage, like Bronchitis, or COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) - (ii) Cigarette smoking 3. Define the term “continuous oxygen therapy” and explain why it is beneficial for people with chronic breathing difficulties. (2 Marks) Continuous therapy - is used when clients require O2 24 hours a day. Usually these clients have a chronic type of respiratory illness that results in a low O2 saturation. They will generally feel tired, sluggish, and have a low activity tolerance — all of these should stabilize as treatment progresses. 4. Why is humidity added to the oxygen source before it is breathed by the client? (1 Mark) - Humidity is added to the oxygen source to moisten the oxygen before giving it to the client. 5. You are assigned to Mr. Cy Hendriks to provide Assistance with ADLs. This client has emphysema and there is oxygen equipment in the home. While preparing to assist him with his morning bath, you notice that he smells of cigarette smoke, although you don’t notice any cigarettes or ashtrays nearby. How would you proceed with this situation? (3 Marks) - I will review the rules with the client and his family as well as notify my supervisor about the situation. I will try as much as possible to educate him about the impending dangers of smoking with an Oxygen Cylinder at home. 6. List two possible hazards that occur when clients/family members smoke near oxygen. Describe two actions the PSW could take to avoid these hazards in the workplace and ensure their safety as well as the client’s. (4 Marks) hazard

one EXPLOSION Hazard two INJURY Actions (i) They should be educated that if they wish to smoke, they should do so at least 10 feet from the oxygen— even better would be to go outside (ii) Reporting to the supervisor. 7. What is the PSW’s role regarding the client’s use of oxygen therapy? (1 Mark) - Support from the PSW is a vital part of the therapy. Helping to keep calm, staying with them, and making sure they are using the equipment safely is part of the PSW role. 8. During your home visit with Mrs. Emma Rock, she complained that the nasal cannula she has been wearing is irritating her cheeks and behind her ears. What are two ways the PSW could assist her? (2 Marks) - provide her nasal prongs these two prongs will curve slightly and should be placed in the nostrils (nares) so that the prongs point downward to avoid irritation(ii) By attaching one or more pieces of extension tubing to the cannula, you can allow the client to go a further distance. 9. Name two products that should be avoided when a client is using oxygen. For each product name a safer alternative. (4 Marks) Product to be avoided Alternative product Petroleum-based products Water-based products Aerosol spray Water spray 10. List three ways that oxygen may be supplied to the client. (3 Marks) - Tracheostomy, Endotracheal tube (ETT) insertion (intubation), Supraglottic airway (e.g. laryngeal mask airway [LMA], i-Gel 11. When clients have dyspnea (difficult or painful breathing), they are often anxious and upset. What are two interventions the PSW could do to help reduce their anxiety? (2 Marks) - Breathing Exercises. Controlled breathing is one of the simplest ways nurses can help patients manage their anxiety. ... - Guided Imagery. The effects of this technique are similar to those of breathing exercises.

12. Name three breathing illnesses that may require the client to use oxygen on either a temporary or continuous basis. (3 Marks) - COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), Pulmonary fibrosis Pneumonia 13. Your client complains he is SOB and asks you, his PSW, to turn their oxygen up “just a bit.” The oxygen is currently running at the prescribed amount of 3L per minute. How do you respond to your client? (2 Marks) - I will tell him to remain calm and i will notify the doctor and nursing supervisor immediately

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