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- 4. For safety, oxygen tanks should always be stored in an __________ position.
- 6. The cardiac and respiratory systems work together to supply the body with __________.
- 7. Nasal cannulas deliver oxygen through two small __________ that fit into the patient’s nostrils.
- 8. Suction should be applied intermittently for no more than __________ seconds to avoid suction-induced hypoxemia.
- 9. A spare __________ cannula should always be kept at the bedside in case of emergency replacement.
- 11. After suctioning, the nurse should __________ the patient’s respiratory status to determine if another pass is needed.
- 13. When cleaning around the tracheostomy stoma, the nurse should use a __________ motion moving outward from the stoma.
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- 1. Oropharyngeal suctioning can be done using clean technique, while artificial airway suctioning requires __________ technique.
- 2. Work of breathing (WOB) is the effort required to expand and contract the __________.
- 3. Patients with sudden changes in vital signs, level of consciousness, or behavior are possibly experiencing profound __________.
- 5. Before suctioning, the catheter tip is placed into a sterile basin and a small amount of normal saline is __________ through the catheter to ensure function.
- 10. A __________ cannula is one of the most common devices used for home oxygen delivery.
- 12. When cleaning around a tracheostomy, the nurse should pat the skin ____ with gauze to prevent moisture buildup.